James J. Morgan, Ph.D.

Class of 1954

Marvin L. Goldberger Professor of Environmental Engineering Science 
California Institute of Technology

Elected, National Academy of Engineering, 1978
Cited for: "Contributions to the engineering profession through basic research and application of chemistry in water purification and pollution control."

 


James Morgan graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering in 1954. In 1956, he received a Masters Degree in Engineering from the University of Michigan and in 1962 a Master of Arts Degree from Harvard.  In 1964 he received the Ph.D. from Harvard.  In 1989 Manhattan College conferred on him an honorary Doctor of Science Degree.

Dr. Morgan has been at the California Institute of Technology for more than 20 years. In addition to being the Marvin L. Goldberger Professor of Environmental Engineering Science, he has held various administrative positions including Executive Officer, Vice President, and Dean.

In 1978 Dr. Morgan was elected to the National Academy of Engineering.  He was cited for significant contributions to the engineering profession through basic research and application of chemistry in water purification and pollution control.

 


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