Francis P. Baldwin

Francis P. Baldwin (Nov. 23, 1915 — Aug. 17, 1993) was a former Exxon Chief Scientist noted for his work on chemical modifications of low functionality elastomers.[1][2]

Personal

Baldwin was born on November 23, 1915 in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, United States. He married Helen Koelbl on Nov. 27, 1943. They lived in Summit, New Jersey, for many years. He died Aug. 17, 1993 in Coupeville, Island County, Washington, USA.

Education

Baldwin received a doctorate from the University of Notre Dame in 1953.

Career

Baldwin joined Exxon in 1937. He supervised the work of 2010 Goodyear medalist Edward Kresge. In 1975 he retired from Exxon as Chief Scientist, the highest title in the chemical technology department. At his retirement, he held 60 U.S. patents in the field of limited functionality rubbers: chlorobutyl, butyl rubber, and Ethylene propylene rubber.

Awards and Recognitions

References
  1. "Awards". Chem. Eng. News. 54 (46): 31–32. November 8, 1976. doi:10.1021/cen-v054n046.p031a.
  2. "Dr Francis P. Baldwin". FindaGrave. Retrieved 23 August 2017.
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