Thomas F. Edgar
Thomas F. Edgar | |
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| Born | April 17, 1945 |
| Alma mater | Princeton University University of Kansas |
| Known for | process modeling, control, and optimization |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemical engineering |
| Institutions | University of Texas at Austin |
| Doctoral advisor | Leon Lapidus |
| Notable students | Juergen Hahn |
Thomas Flynn Edgar (born April 17, 1945) is an American chemical engineer.
He was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2014 for contributions to mathematical modeling, optimization, and automatic control of chemical and microelectronics processes, and for professional leadership.
Edgar is the George T. and Gladys H. Abell Chair in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.