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Dr. Ralph Milkovich This lecture series honors the memory of Dr. Ralph Milkovich, who received his Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry at The University of Akron in 1959, under the direction of Professor Maurice Morton. Dr. Milkovich was a pioneer in heterophase polymer science and technology and was one of the first to observe and recognize living anionic polymerization. He pioneered the synthesis of pure block and graft polymers (Kraton and Macromer) and developed the concept of morphological domains in heterophase polymers. He was often described as the "Johnny Appleseed of anionic polymerization," as a result of his pioneering technological leadership and research activities at Shell Chemical Company, The General Tire & Rubber Company, CPC International, ARCO Chemical Company and PPG Industries. Dr. Milkovich received the American Chemical Society's Creative Invention Award in April, 1985, shortly before his untimely death in June of that year.
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