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A. Louis London

1913 – 2008

American mechanical engineer

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About A. Louis London

Lived 1913 – 2008 (aged 94). A. Louis London was an engineer and mechanical engineer.

Alexander Louis London (August 31, 1913 – March 19, 2008) was an American mechanical engineer and professor of mechanical engineering at Stanford University.

London was elected to the National Academy of Engineering "for contributions to the theory and applications of compact heat exchangers, especially in the gas turbine field". The National Academy of Engineering called London "one of the world's best known experts in heat transfer equipment design, performance and analysis." The Stanford University called him "engineering expert on heat transfer". London received the R. Tom Sawyer Award by the Gas Turbine Division of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, The James Harry Potter Gold Medal, and the Max Jakob Memorial Award.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Employers
Stanford University
Also known as
Alexander Louis ("Lou") London, A.L. London, Alexander Louis London

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Frequently asked questions

Who was A. Louis London?

American mechanical engineer (1913–2008)

When was A. Louis London born?

A. Louis London was born on 31 August 1913 in Nairobi.

When did A. Louis London die?

A. Louis London died on 19 March 2008.

What was A. Louis London's occupation?

A. Louis London was an engineer and mechanical engineer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: A. Louis London

· Wikidata: Q4648111

· DBpedia: A. Louis London

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