Professional and research papers of Sheldon K. Friedlander, UCLA Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 1978-2007. Friedlander conducted research in the areas of: aerosol science and technology, particulate systems, diffusion and interfacial transfer, air pollution control, air quality engineering, nanoparticle science and technology. Most of the collection dates from Friedlander's appointments at the California Institute of Technology (1964-1978) and at UCLA (1978-2007). Papers include: correspondence; course files; contracts and grants including grants from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Northrop Corporation; speeches and presentations; and documents relating to workshops and conferences.

Sheldon ("Shel") Kay Friedlander was born on November 17, 1927 in New York City, New York. Friedlander attended Columbia University briefly before leaving his studies to serve in the Army during World War II. After the war, Friedlander returned to Columbia and received a BS in Chemical Engineering (1949), an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1951), and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois (1954).

14.0 linear feet (34 boxes, 1 half box, 1 shoe box)

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