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Sheldon K. Friedlander

Sheldon Friedlander Obituary

FRIEDLANDER , Sheldon K.
On February 9, 2007, in Pacific Palisades, CA. Beloved husband of Marjorie Robbins Friedlander. Loving father of Eva, Zoe, and Josiah Friedlander and Amie Yehros. Inspirational grandfather of eight.
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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Friedlander

103 Entries

Heda (Hare) Goldberg

July 20, 2009

My name is Heda Hare Goldberg. My parents were Ruth and Spencer Hare. My mother was Sheldon's aunt. It has been many, many years since we have seen each other (probably at my uncle Irv's funeral). I had decided to try to look up some of my cousins on Google and happened to see that Sheldon passed away. I last spoke to him when I called to notify him that my aunt Hilda (Morgenstern) had passed away as I know they kept in touch.
I just want to extend my condolences to your family on his passing.

Loree Fields

October 20, 2007

Professor Friedlander was the one who convinced me to go to graduate school and obtain a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, so obviously he was a great influence on the direction of my life! I remember him as a strong motivator and I did my best to meet his expectations while he was my undergraduate engineering advisor at UCLA. He was an inspiration and I am sorry to hear of his passing.

Alan Kao

August 19, 2007

Dear Marge,

My belated condolences on Sheldon's passing. He was a great mentor, and is the root of my professional career. You could always count on Sheldon to come up with an insightful point or question out of the blue that had never occurred to me, but which would help me rethink something I had been working on for weeks (or months). Many of the things I find myself teaching my staff are things that he taught me. He was always generous with his time and willingness to put people in touch with each other who could work together. He will be sorely missed.

Regards,

Sheryl Ehrman

July 26, 2007

In the months since he has passed, I have come to realize what a role model he has been to me. In so many of my daily interactions, especially with students, as well as my long range planning activities, and even just trips to the swimming pool, I see many “Sheldonisms” in my actions, and I feel I am the better for them. He will always be an example to me of professionalism, enthusiasm, and commitment to family, self and to the discipline of aerosol science that he helped to found.

Leonard Levin

June 22, 2007

Shel became an inspiration to me, and a friend, from our first brief meeting at UCLA more than 15 years ago. He is, in fact, the one I have in mind for myself when I ask colleagues whose lifetime of scientific work serves as their inspiration. His is mine.

Paul Roberts

May 17, 2007

Sheldon had a very strong influence on me, starting as a young graduate student, and on many others. His legacy will live on in his many students and colleagues, and their students. He had an amazing balance of strong science and intuitive insight that he taught his students, colleagues, and anyone he came into contact with. Plus he showed passion in his work and everyday dealing with others. All of these traits were a part of his legacy. We will miss him greatly, but his scientific work, passion, and insights will continue on. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Michael Snow

May 11, 2007

I credit Shel with being the most valuable kind of environmentalist, one who makes a difference through science and engineering. He changed the course of my life when I was at UCLA.

Cliff Davidson

April 22, 2007

Dear Marge:

Sheldon had an influence on me that grew with time. His belief in mathematical rigor, his tireless efforts to pursue a research question, and the passion he showed for his work were hallmarks of a most remarkable career. His belief in the value of a community was especially noteworthy. He left a legacy that will be long remembered.

Shel was a great role model and a wonderful person. He will be missed.

Bhabesh Chakrabarti

April 20, 2007

I am one of those fortunate people to meet him in a conference and also visited his lab a couple of times. He was a father figure in the field of aerosol science and engineering and will remain. My condolences and best wishes to his family and friends.

Yung Sung Cheng

March 27, 2007

Sheldon nurtured many aerosol scientists. He was a great teacher and the spokesman for the aerosol community. We will miss him.

Mark D. Hoover

March 26, 2007

I have this wonderful memory of a halcyon summer day spent discussing aerosol science and experiments 30 years ago with Prof. Friedlander. I was a graduate student researcher starting my dissertation work on the Stoeber aerosol centrifuge at the Inhalation Toxicology Research Institute (now Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute) in Albuquerque. I was actually scheduled to be on vacation camping in Colorado the week that Sheldon was planning to visit Dr. Roger McClellan (the ITRI director), but Roger arranged a way that I could take a tiny “tree-tops airline” plane back and forth from Durango to Albuquerque for a day that week so that I could meet with Sheldon. Roger said, “Mark, this is an opportunity I want you to have.” I am forever grateful. Over the years Sheldon gave so much wisdom and inspiration to so many of us. We will all miss him.

Tina Bahadori

March 22, 2007

Dr. Friedlander, you shall remain immortal in the eyes and hearts of the scientific community you nucleated, shaped, and nurtured. The legend lives on...

Mark Jacobson

March 22, 2007

Sheldon was a great visionary and colleague. When I was a graduate student, I enjoyed long discussions with him on aerosol-related topics. He reached out to involve me in collaboration with his group and laid the foundation for a friendship that lasted until his passing. He inspired me to dig deep into the scientific unknown, and for that I am eternally grateful.

john Ondov

March 22, 2007

Sheldon was both a remarkably gifted scientist and a supportive colleage. We shall all miss him.

Afrim Syla

March 22, 2007

Dr. Sheldon K. Friedlander was a great person and a leading scientist in the field of aerosols.We lost very good friend and great scientist.We will remember him forever.Our deepest condolences go to his family

Jugal Agarwal

March 21, 2007

I have met him few times. I am not a well known person in the Aersol community. However I was amazed that he will remeber my name and will take time to talk to me. One time he took time to show me that my paper was referenced in his book.

I have only one paper and it was referenced only in one place in his book. I was amazed that he will remember that and will take time to show me that.

I have known about his work since I was a graduate student.

Li-Hao Young

March 19, 2007

Dr. Friedlander's work has been and will be an inspiration for all of us and future aerosol scientists. My deepest condolences to his family.

Hee-Dong Jang

March 19, 2007

I and my family were very sad to hear of Professor Friedlander’s passing. When I have collaborated with him at UCLA as a visiting scholar in 1996, I have learned a lot of his distinguished knowledge of aerosol technology. I and my family still remember warm welcome from him and his family whenever he opened a party for his guests and students during my visit. He always encouraged young people including me to be an enthusiastic researcher. I and my family express our condolences and best wishes to his family. He is still living in my mind as a kind professor and distinguished researcher.

John Veranth

March 19, 2007

I met Dr. Friedlander only a few times at scientific meetings but his original research and definitive text book have inspired and aided me in my own work in air pollution.

Sara Pryor

March 19, 2007

What a giant of a man. He will be greatly missed.

Intaek Hahn

March 19, 2007

Dr. Friedlander's research were the inspirations for me during my graduate days in Bioengineering at Penn and post-doctoral days in Public Health/Aerosol Health Effects at Harvard. What a loss for the academic society and the greater loss for the humane world.

Thomas Cahill

March 13, 2007

Sheldon inspired us all with his brilliant insights on aerosol physics after the 1972 ACHEX experiment. He is a great loss to us all, family, friends, and the entire aerosol community.

Kaarle Hämeri

March 8, 2007

Sheldon Friedlander was a great person and a leading scientist in the field of aerosols. His work and influence was great also for the Finnish aerosol community. Many of us had a privilege to meet him and work with him during his career. He was a person we all will miss. On behalf of the Finnish Association for Aerosol Research,

david ly

March 6, 2007

Prof Friedlander was not only a great researcher but a great professor. I remember his introductory class at UCLA with fond memories. Take care.

Heinz Fissan

February 28, 2007

The unexpected death of Sheldon has shocked us. We lost a great colleague and more important a good friend since 1974, when I met him in Vienna for the first time. He impressed me with his knowledge and his great intuition and I learned a lot from him. I never forget the year he spent in my lab as a Humboldt Senior Scientist Award winner.
Rita and me are sending our deepest condolences to his family.

Jim Huntzicker

February 27, 2007

I was very much saddened to learn of Shel's passing. He had a great impact on me as a young postdoc, and I am deeply indebted to him. He was a wonderful mentor, and I will miss him greatly.

Leon Gradon

February 23, 2007

We lost very good friend and great scientist on Februry 9. We will remember Him forever.
Sheldon strongly supported our research group in Warsaw at the beginning of our aerosol research activities. His enthusiasm, suggestions and inspiration were very important at this moment. Since that we have had frequent contacts with fruitful discussions.

Helmuth Horvath

February 23, 2007

The unexpected death of Sheldon has shocked the aerosol community. We all remember him as an excellent scientist and an exciting speaker at GAeF / EAC meetings, always being able to present his new ideas in an easy to understand and convincing manner. Our deep sympathy to the family.
For GAeF (Gesellschaft für Aerosolforschung):

weizhi rong

February 21, 2007

He is a great researcher and mentor. He gave me guidance in research and advices in life. He was full of passion for his work and his family. I wish I could have more time working and talking with him.

Stan Kaufman

February 21, 2007

Sheldon was a rare scientist: a friend to everyone, including those of us who could not match his great achievements or even come close. His spirit of inquiry, his openness, and his respect for all will be truly missed. The aerosol community has lost a great person.

Our deepest condolences go to his family.

othmar preining

February 20, 2007

My condulence to the Friedlander-family,I am late but I returned home today from the hospital, I am shocked, it is a greatloss for many all over the world, since more than 40 years, since the Pasadena days I have valued Shels work and humanity, he remains the leading "Vorbild" for the aerosol-family.

Gilmore Sem

February 19, 2007

I've known Shel for 40 years. My favorite memories are an afternoon with 20 other aerosol people at his oceanside home in 2003 and a dinner with Shel & Spurny in Prague in 1999. Spurny left this world a week or two later. Shel was one of the friendliest scientists I've met. Many will greatly miss him in the front row of aerosol conferences.

Vladimir Mikheev

February 19, 2007

My deepest condolences to Prof Friedlander's Family

samuel besen

February 18, 2007

Sorry to read of your great loss.I went thru public and high school knowing sheldon in the Bronx.He introduced me to stamp collecting with his mother's help.

Sotiris Pratsinis

February 18, 2007

The field has lost its pioneer scientist whose legacy will be felt for generations. I have lost the greatest professor I was priviledged to have. His lifelong commitment to excellence and innovation still motivates me.

Charles O'Melia

February 17, 2007

I first "met" Sheldon through his early publications on aerosol filtration, which I worked to adapt to water filtration. I was able to spend a year visiting Caltech in 1973-4 and attended Sheldon's classes at which he distributed notes that were to become his seminal book "Smoke, Dust, and Haze". This experiennce enabled me to expand my interest in aquatic colloiids beyond treatment systems to cover natural environments. Much of what my students and I have been able to learn is derived from the remarkable insights of this generous and remarkable chemical engineer. We are very grateful to him and expect that our students will be also. We greatly miss him.

Bruce Doddridge

February 17, 2007

It was a personal pleasure and a professional privilege to know Sheldon. His professional work set high standards for insightful vision, creative innovation, technical excellence and productivity in the field of aerosol science. He always had time to share the science he loved with a community he cared so much about.

Panagiotis Christofides

February 16, 2007

Sheldon will always be remembered for his unparallel integrity, leadership and scholarship. He founded the field of aerosol engineering and established UCLA's Chemical Engineering Department. My deepest condolences to Margie and her family.

Jackie Ying

February 16, 2007

It is such a shock to hear of Sheldon's passing. I just visited UCLA in December 2006, and was delighted to meet up with him. He told me about the exciting new research direction in nanoparticles that he is driving on campus, and we had a lively conversation.

Sheldon is a pioneer in aerosal materials and a leader in chemical engineering. He is always so supportive of young people and has been such a inspiration to us all. He would be dearly missed.

Sachin Ralegankar

February 16, 2007

The sudden demise of Prof.Friedlander is an irreparable loss to aerosol science. I met him in AAC-05 at Mumbai.We had a very good delibration on my doctoral topic.At the end he gave me his signed autograph with encouraging words, which is preserved as a treasure forever.At the age where most of the people stop working, he works with tremendous enthusiasm, keeness & activeness really influenced me lot.May god put his his soul rest in peace & give enough strength to his breaved family to overcome this tragic. I salute this 20th & 21st century great aerosol scientist.

David Pham

February 15, 2007

Professor Friedlander gave me much needed direction when I struggled to find meaning in my future plans. He offered his time, advice, and even a chance to do some great research.

My utmost respect and appreciation.

James Liao

February 15, 2007

Sheldon was a great scholar and teacher. He basically founded the field of aerosol engineering and contributed to sciece and technology in many ways. Without him the world would not have been the same. He will be missed.

Victoria Corrin

February 15, 2007

Prof. Friedlander was a positive, energetic and a sprinter. Everyday, he would leave a few minutes before me but he has to walk from Boelter Hall to the corner of Strathmore and Gayley Ave. to catch the blue bus. I have tried to run to my car to see if I can catch up--- Nope, looking cool with his hat he's already at the corner reading papers . He also manages to stop by the main reception area to share jokes. I will definitely miss him.

Albert Chung

February 15, 2007

I was always amazed at the depth of character Dr. Friedlander displayed outside of academia. The conversations I had with him outside of school made me respect him even more, not only as an advisor, but as a husband and person. I am truly honored to be associated with Dr. Friedlander.

Suresh Dhaniyala

February 15, 2007

We will dearly miss Sheldon Friedlander. His clear insights that have helped guide a generation of new Aerosol scientists.

Robert Hicks

February 14, 2007

Dear Marge and family,

Shel's passing was so unexpected, and such a shock. We will remember many special moments over the years: He is the reason I came to UCLA in the first place, and because of that decision my family and I have had a wonderful life. Shel strongly encouraged me to swim at the Men's Gym pool, and I took him up on it, and I won't forget some of the lively discussions we had there. He was always interested in my family, asking after Julia and Bobby whenever we crossed paths at the mail box. Just a great human being. Oh - and uncompromising when it came to science, which is the only way!

Our sincerest sympathies, and heartfelt condolences.

Bob and Carol

Michael Barankin

February 14, 2007

I was lucky enough to have had Professor Friedlander for my first "real" chemical engineering course. I remember his first midterm had one question with no information provided, asking the student to estimate the size of a dust particle that would strike your eye on a windy day. Unaccustomed to this, I answered "This is a stupid question."...
Instead of just giving me a zero on the problem (as the average professor would've done), Sheldon filled my blank page with an explanation of why "back-of-the envelope" calculations are very important in engineering. And even though I didn't earn a stellar grade in his class, a year later he introduced me to Prof. Schmidt-Ott who advised my master's thesis.
He was a brilliant scientist, a caring teacher, and he will be greatly missed.

Ken Basden

February 14, 2007

I have happy memories of my time spent with Shel during a sabbatical in his department at UCLA during the early 1980s, and to be involved in the inspirational work with his colleagues and students. Shel went out of his way to ensure that I had properly settled in, and personally took me on a tour of important localities on the UCLA campus and Westwood area, and arranged visits to more distant centers. It was a privilege to meet with Shel on many subsequent occasions, the last time being just over two years ago.
My wife Margaret and I send our sincerest condolences to Marge, who we met several times, and to other members of his family.

Wan Jae Lee

February 14, 2007

It's hard to believe that he has passed away. When I was an undergraduate student, I first met him as my instructor of momentum transfer class at UCLA. He asked students one question, I answered him wrong, but he somehow heard the right answer. After class, he told me that I was a very smart student, and I remembered I was very encouraged to hear this from such a world-famous scholar. This later led me to be his undergraduate research student.

Now, finishing up my graduate years at USC, I was going to go tell him that I was getting married in June...

I wish his family the best, and I send my condolence from the bottom of my heart.

Wen-Jhy Lee

February 14, 2007

It was very sad to hear the news of Professor Sheldon Friedlander. All the members of Chinese Association for Aerosol Research in Taiwan (CAART) miss him. An important pioneer of aerosol research in the world, Professor Friedlander’s impact was of great significance and depth. We encourage all the scholars associated with aerosol research have good cross connections and collaborations and display good performances to memorize Sheldon.

Steven Girshick

February 14, 2007

Sheldon Friedlander was possessed of a restless creativity and remarkable talent that made him a true pioneer. His life work will live on long after him, both in the power of his ideas and in the extraordinary group of scientists whom he educated.

Steven Girshick, University of Minnesota

Milind Kulkarni

February 13, 2007

Dr. Friedlander's death is a great loss to the field of aerosol research. His research work is greatly admired in India.

Balvinder Kaur Sapra (Secretary, AARA & IASTA)

February 13, 2007

My heartfelt condolences to his wife and his other family members on this great loss. Indian Aerosol Science and Technology Association was privileged to have him in Mumbai in December 2005 for the Asian Aerosol Conference. His enthusiastic approach in promoting aerosol science will always be remembered by all of us. He will continue to be an inspiration for all those who admired his work.

Dear Sheldon
One comes across people like you seldom;
May your soul always rest in peace
For the work left behind will never cease......

Tsung-Hung Li

February 13, 2007

Dr. Friedlander was an inspiration to my Ph.D. research in peroxide partition between gas and particle phases, when I was a graduate student at Rutgers. It was one of my best days when he looked at my experiments and provided his creative thinking in aerosol science

Will and Heide Castleman

February 13, 2007

Sheldon was a much admired scientist and friend. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Walter John

February 13, 2007

My memory of Shel begins when he spoke at a Berkeley symposium on the Pasadena study in the early 70's. Over the years I enjoyed his cordial comments. Aerosol science has lost one of its greatest.

James Gentry

February 13, 2007

We will all miss you and your ideas at the annual aerosol meetings.

M.-C. Oliver Chang

February 13, 2007

Dr. Friedlander's passing is a loss not only to his families and friends, but also to the world. He was an inspiration to all of us. He remembered me by attended his seminar 6 months ago; such kindess encouraged me to continue my career in aerosol science. I will miss him greatly.

David Pui

February 13, 2007

Sheldon was generous with his time and expertise, and served as a good role model for young scientists and engineers in the field. His mission in the past few years was to promote “Aerosol as an Enabling Discipline,” which he pursued with passion. We will miss his strong advocacy and leadership. I had the privilege of working with him on a few projects during the last few years and will miss him dearly as a friend and colleague.

Monica Mazurek

February 13, 2007

My deepest condolences to Dr. Friedlander's family. His insights and innovations were instrumental to me as a graduate student at UCLA. His work and contributions continue on with my students and postdocs. Our global atmosphere benefits daily from the scientific contributions Dr. Friedlander made to the field of aerosol science and technology. It was a priviledge to have known and worked with Dr. Friedlander.
Sincerely,
Prof.Monica Mazurek
Dept. Civil & Environmental Engineering
Rutgers University

Barbara Turpin

February 13, 2007

Thank you Sheldon. You live on in my heart and in our aerosol research.

JUAN F Fernandez de la Mora

February 13, 2007

Dear Sheldon:
It was my great luck 26 years ago, when you welcomed me to your group. Thank you for your constant personal support, friendship and stimulus, and you for your dedication to our common field. May God receive you in His reign as kindly.

Yong Jae SUH

February 13, 2007

I cannot believe that Prof. Friedlander has passed away. Last week, my family talked about his favorite cookies brought to the Friday meetings, which I loved too. We are really sorry to hear his death. He was a great advisor in research and a good teacher in technical writing in English to me during my stay as a postdoc at UCLA. And he showed my family great affection that we cannot forget. My wife and I will really miss him. We believe that he would be in heaven now. I’d like to dream of his calling me Jae in a gentle voice with a big smile. Our heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Friedlander.

Devraj Thimmaiah

February 13, 2007

I was shocked to hear the passing away of Sheldon K. Friedlander. He was energetic and active throughout his career and has contributed a lot to the field of Aerosol Science and Technology. I even had an opportunity to meet him at the 7th IAC, St. Paul, MN, USA. I still remember he was strong enough and took the stairs and not elevator to reach the 4th floor of the Science Museum. I pray for his soul.

Vladek W.W. Szymanski

February 12, 2007

I am shocked and sad. Sheldon Friedlander was not only a great scientist but also a great man. We lost a wonderful personality but we must continue along the way he showed us.

Kanishtha Tuli

February 12, 2007

I met Sheldon last year in Conferance at Mumbai. He was genius and I really respect his work to aerosol science. My condolances for his family.

Patrick Sislian

February 12, 2007

I have been privileged and honored to work with Prof. Friedlander. He was a very positive advisor and always encouraged me to have the confidence to come up with new ideas. It was a joy to be around him and discuss different topics on science. I will forever remember the day he encouraged me, as an undergrad, to pursue an advanced degree. As he opened the door to the office, he had his distinctive smile and he said “It would be a pity if you don’t.” I consider him a father who took a keen interest in my concerns. I cannot thank him enough for all the contributions he made to my professional and personal development. I hope I can continue with my PhD work with the same standards of excellence he has set for the past two years. Thank you Prof. Friedlander.

Hanoz Santoke

February 12, 2007

Professor Friedlander was an amazing man and a dedicated and passionate teacher who touched the lives of many students. He was the first to introduce me to real-world research in engineering. He will be fondly remembered and sincerely missed. The department will simply not be the same without him.

Wen-Yinn Lin

February 12, 2007

I was shocked to hear the death of Prof. Sheldon K. Friedlander. It was his book to guide me into aerosol science. The inspiration and enlightenment by him will always be a special memory with in my heart.

Michael Tolocka

February 12, 2007

While I certainly did not have the distinct pleasure of working with Professor Friedlander, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family. Know that his influence will extend well beyond his lifetime.

Yifang Zhu

February 12, 2007

I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn that Prof. Sheldon K. Friedlander was no longer with us. I still remember his insightful discussion on agglomerate dynamics at UCLA alumni dinner at this year’s IAC meeting. I was very fortunate to have Prof. Friedlander on my doctoral committee. His question on carbon monoxide at my thesis proposal defense led to much complete data sets in my near-freeway studies. I was also deeply impressed by his broadness of knowledge, sharp ideas, creative thinking and tireless work as demonstrated in his graduate aerosol course. Prof. Friedlander’s pass away is a lost to all of us in the field of aerosol science and technology. But the seed he planted in our hearts will continue to grow.

James C. Wilson

February 12, 2007

I had the privilege of reading some very recent work by Dr. Friedlander. It was a lesson in clarity of thinking and writing. He was developing an approach to an area in which the usual assumptions of aerosol science are clearly inadequate, and he was certainly making significant progress.
You could sense the great pleasure that he got from science done well and communicated clearly. It is yet another example of his mentoring to our community.

Brian Wong

February 12, 2007

The many facets of the aerosol science community will miss Dr. Friedlander's energy, wisdom, and mentoring. I have learned from him, and even more from those connected to him.

My deepest condolences to his family.

Peter K. Mueller

February 12, 2007

He looked so hale and hardy a couple of months ago when at AAAR I loved seeing him again. And now....well. Sheldon was chairman of an NIH Study Section reviewing air quality research grant proposals when I first met him decades ago. From his challening queries creative debates, far out ideas and plans for new projects ensued. His thoughtful open mindedness and many of his subsequently prominent students have a major influence in my non-academic science millieu. One can only be grateful for having been touched by this one highly exemplary human and his living legacy.
I know he loved and was devoted to his family, may your memories remain as inspiration throughout your lives.

David ALLEN

February 12, 2007

Sheldon was a profound inspiration and a generous mentor. Like so many others, I was attracted by the power and wisdom of his ideas, and like so many others, I will miss him greatly.

Michael Zachariah

February 12, 2007

My deepest condolences. I first met Sheldon when I was a graduate student, but did not work for him. Some years later when I got involved with aerosols I attended my first aerosol meeting. I so vividly remember Sheldon approaching me, and with a twinkle in his eye, greeted me with “you should have taken my aerosol course” And so I should have ! With time as I become more deeply involved with aerosol research I realized the incredible impact his work had on our thinking, and the number of truly exceptional people who thrived as a result of his guidance and vision. I will never forget his generosity, and his unending passion for all things aerosol.

Beverly Cohen

February 12, 2007

Sheldon was indeed an elder statesman of Aerosol Science. We will all miss his presence at the AAAR meetings and his interesting new ideas that kept on coming as the years passed. Please accept my sincere condolonces at this sad time.

Ann and Antonio (Toni) Miguel

February 12, 2007

I discovered a new world after spending a couple of delightful years as a post-doctoral fellow with Sheldon and his group. His scientific insights and council have helped me ever since. Shel was a very kind man; Ann and I will miss him.

Chiu-sen Wang

February 12, 2007

Sheldon was a lodestar that guided my academic life since I was a graduate student in Chemical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. It was through his encouragement and guidance that I began my teaching and research career in aerosol science and technology. His visions and high standards were the sources of my inspiration. His style of teaching and research will live on through many generations of his academic offsprings.

Lara Gundel

February 12, 2007

I will always appreciate the breath of Sheldon's knowledge in aerosol science, the depth of his insights, and the significance of his creative output.

Sergey Grinshpun

February 12, 2007

I am very saddened to learn about the death of Sheldon Friedlander. It is indeed a great loss for the aerosol community worldwide. I met Shel about two decades ago (as a junior aerosol scientist at that time) and since then have always been impressed by his enthusiasm and ability to think globally, his taste for good science and a very special sense of humor. I feel fortunate and privileged to have been given the opportunity to know Shel and interact with him on various occasions. My deepest condolences to his family.

Athanasios Nenes

February 12, 2007

We owe so much to Sheldon Friedlander. His impact on aerosol science and technology and education has been tremendous. His legacy will live on in many generations of future scientists.

Susanne Hering

February 12, 2007

Dear Marge, Amie, Eva, Zoe and Josiah,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. Sheldon will be greatly missed by all of us in the aerosol research community. Perhaps more than any other person, he inspired an extended "family" of aerosol researchers; a family that extends over several generations, including his students, their students, and the students of their students. I am thankful to be one of this family, and for the opportunities he gave me.

Hilary Hafner

February 12, 2007

Please accept my condolences. I thoroughly enjoyed my graduate experience with Sheldon - he was a wonderful mentor. His passion for air pollution research is still living through so many of us.

Suzanne Paulson

February 12, 2007

I feel so fortunate to have been able to work with Sheldon these past few years. Sheldon provided inspiration, razor-sharp insights, and encouragement, inspiring awe up until the very last. UCLA will be a very different place without him.

Virgil Marple

February 12, 2007

I will always remember a car trip I, and others, took with Sheldon across Germany many years ago as we were going to an aerosol conference. It was a most enjoyable time. It was always a delight to spend time with him.

Kambiz Nazridoust

February 12, 2007

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the death of the one and the only, Prof. Sheldon K. Friedlander. From the moment I started my research, all I could hear was Dr. Friedlander’s name. His book Smoke, Dust, and Haze : Fundamentals of Aerosol Dynamics, has been my main reference for years. I had the opportunity to discuss some of the difficulties in my research while I was doing my Ph.D. and his instructions not only helped me to resolve those problems, it also opened a new window for my future work. I will never forget his immense capacity for helping other people. I share your sorrow at this time.

Sincerely,

Paul Solomon

February 12, 2007

Dear Marjorie and family, my condolences and thoughts are with you. Sheldon was indeed a great man. Although I did not have the fortune to work with Sheldon, his mark on aerosol science and legacy through his research and students will continue to make its mark on aerosol science for many years to come. We will all miss his gentle nature and future thinking.

Sonia Kreidenweis

February 12, 2007

Sheldon's key role in developing and nurturing the American Association for Aerosol Research, and his support of aerosol science in its many applications, has influenced the lives of so many. Sheldon was an inspiration, and he will be greatly missed.

Peter McMurry

February 12, 2007

I was extremely fortunate to have had Sheldon as my doctoral advisor.
He had a profound impact on my life, and I will miss him. He was a very
kind and wise man.

George Hidy

February 12, 2007

Margie and family-I am saddened to hear of Shel's passing. As you know, he was my primary mentor and a close friend from the days at Columbia in the 1950s till now. His guidance and council over the years made my world of aerosols and engineering a very special career of personal achievement. He will be with us as his students and colleagues as an inspiration in spirit for many years to come.
George Hidy

Yoshio Otani

February 12, 2007

What a shock since I recently spoke to him about sending a student to carry out new collaborative research with him. He was always very active in the field of aerosol and I will miss hearing his greetings at various conferences worldwide. He inspired new aerosol scientists including myself and my students. May his soul rest in peace. My condolonces and best wishes to his family and friends.

Yoshio Otani
Vice president of JAAST

Murray Wu

February 11, 2007

I will always treasure the two years that I spent as a post-doc with Sheldon. He pushed us all to think beyond the obvious and to apply aerosol science to areas that we had not contemplated before. How can I forget the many times I sat nervously on the sofa in his office with a cup of tea, wondering what amazing idea he wanted to explore? It was a privilege to know and work with Sheldon.

Chandra Venkataraman

February 11, 2007

Dear Margie,

I have a sense of deep personal loss at Sheldon Friedlander's passing. I am glad we were able to bring you both to Mumbai in 2005, and that we're progressing on his ideas for collaborative research in Asia. I will miss his insights and dry humour. My heartfelt condolences to you and to your entire family.

Richard Flagan

February 11, 2007

Marge, my thoughts are with you. Sheldon was a great friend and tremendous inspiration who changed the direction of my career the day we first met when he introduced me to aerosols. Our discussions in that first day led to a collaboration on my first aerosol research, and made aerosols the focus of my research to this day. Sheldon's legacy is profound. His leadership and eloquent advocacy aerosol science and technology has been instrumental in the growth recognition of this important field of research. Many of his students have followed in his footsteps to become leaders in the field, with several serving as Presidents of aerosol research associations around the world. His elegant text, Smoke, Dust, and Haze, has introduced many more to aerosols. We will miss Sheldon, but cannot forget all that he has done for so many.

Dan Chang

February 11, 2007

Marjorie, Eva, Zoe and Josiah,
It has been over 30 years since Pauline and I have been in contact with you all (I had the opportunity to house-sit your pet rats) ... but it has been too long and regretfully too late to visit with Sheldon, which I had planned to do after I retire this year. Your father was responsible for my having joined the faculty at UC Davis, and had it not been for his recommendation, I doubt I would ever have been contacted since I hadn't applied for the position and wasn't planning a career in air pollution. But his legacy lives on in many academic "grandchildren" and "great grandchildren" who are grateful for his encouragement. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Jay Turner

February 11, 2007

My condolences to the Friedlander Family on our loss of Sheldon. As one of numerous students who cut his research teeth working for Sheldon, I am very grateful for the opportunity to work with him and learn from him. His footprint on our field of aerosol science and engineering is large and lasting. However, his reach was much greater. After learning of Sheldon’s passing, I reread a1994 piece he wrote for the National Academy Press book “The Greening of Industrial Ecosystems”, titled “The Two Faces of Technology: Changing Perspectives in Design for Environment”. We all well know about Sheldon the scientist/engineer and this piece so wonderfully shows us Sheldon the eloquent writer and Sheldon the forward-looking, yet also reflective, thinker. And of course, above all, Sheldon was a mensch. We shall miss him dearly.

Kenneth Keller

February 11, 2007

What a shock and what a loss! My thoughts are with you, Marjorie. I will write separately. Ken

John Seinfeld

February 11, 2007

Sheldon was an inspiration to my career and a lifelong friend. If it were not for Shel, I may not have become an atmospheric scientist. The debt I owe him is priceless. His legacy will live on in the lives of those whom he influenced so greatly.

Warren White

February 11, 2007

Marge, the many people you and Sheldon touched over the years are with you and your family now in their thoughts. I've celebrated his birthday and known his exact age ever since he turned 50, when my Barbara couldn't join the party you hosted because she had just had our first child, Benjamin. (Whose name Sheldon approved of -- one remembers !hings like that.) What a life he gave to us all!

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