Arthur Dehon Little

American chemist and engineer

Arthur Dehon Little - American chemist and engineer
Born

December 15th, 1863
161 years ago

Died

1935
90 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Contributed significantly to the development of the chemical engineering profession and played a key role in establishing the field of chemical analysis. Co-founded the consulting firm Arthur D. Little, Inc., which provided pioneering research and development services. Published numerous papers on topics related to chemical engineering and worked on various industrial projects that advanced technologies within the industry.

Co-founded Arthur D. Little, Inc.

Developed methodologies in chemical analysis

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