Harvey F Carroll PhD
Professor Emeritus
Seattle, WA
Professional summary
Before retiring in 2003, I was a professor of physical sciences at the City University of New York. I taught chemistry and nutrition and directed the engineering science program.
Education
Universities
Cornell University
PhD, physical chemistry
1961 to 1969
Hunter College of CUNY
AB, chemistry
1957 to 1961
Bronx High School of Science
1953 to 1957
Postgraduate Training
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1979 to 1980
Research in high temperature chemical kinetics with Prof. Assa Lifshitz.
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
1971 to 1971
Research in high temperature chemical kinetics with Prof. Assa Lifshitz.
University of Washington
1970 to 1970
Research in RRKM theory with Prof. BS Rabinowitz.
Mentors
Prof. Assa Lifshitz
Colleague and mentor in chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Prof. BS Rabinovitch
Mentor in chemistry at the University of Washington.
Prof. SH Bauer
PhD advisor at Cornell University
Memberships
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1970 to 2009
Sigma Xi
1965 to 2009
American Chemical Society
1965 to 2009
Publications
Articles
"See CV below"
Books
Preview of General Chemistry
John Wiley and Sons
New York, NY
1989
Provides the basic skills necessary for general chemistry courses. Concentrates on problem-solving methods, including use of a calculator. It begins with an introductory chapter on atoms and isotopes--the material is easy to follow, and mastery of it inspires confidence. The second chapter discusses atomic weight, showing how to use a weighted average and calling many mathematical techniques into play, such as fractions, percents, and decimals. Following chapters address balancing equations, and elements, compounds, and mixtures. Topics also include scientific notation, significant figures, unit conversions, oxidation numbers, redox equations, logarithms, and pH. Examples and problems include applications in stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure, and chemical bonding.
Lectures and Presentations
24th International Symposium on Shock Waves
2004
Beijing, China
"The Single Pulse Shock Tube: Its Odyssey in Chemical Kinetics"
13th International Symposium on Shock Tubes and Waves
1981
Niagara Falls, NY
"The effects of minute quantities of impurities on shock tube kinetics. The reaction H2 + D2 = 2 HD"
Curriculum Vitae
Disclosure or Conflict of Interest
Harvey F Carroll PhD has nothing to disclose
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