Elmer L. Gaden Jr. (1923 – 2012) was a prominent figure in biochemical engineering, often referred to as its father. A Columbia University graduate, he developed methods for quantifying oxygen in fermentation, crucial for penicillin production. He established the biochemical engineering program at Columbia and served there for 26 years. Later, he became dean at the University of Vermont and joined the University of Virginia as a professor. He retired in 1994 as Professor Emeritus and passed away on March 10, 2012.
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Meaning of the name - Elmer
noble, famous
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Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Place of Death: Charlottesville
Educated At: Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science | Brooklyn Technical High School | New York University Tandon School of Engineering | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Occupation: biochemist | chemist | inventor
Employers: Columbia University | University of Vermont | University of Virginia
Awards Received: Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers | Russ Prize
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 23, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 23, 2025 |
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| Sun | 29 Virgo 35 | 0 Libra 53 | 12 Capricorn 1 |
| Moon | 13 Pisces 52 | 21 Libra 27 | 2 Sagittarius 45 |
| Mercury | 10 Libra 42 | 9 Libra 9 | 28 Capricorn 56 |
| Venus | 3 Libra 9 | 5 Virgo 4 | 10 Aquarius 21 |
| Mars | 14 Virgo 24 | 0 Scorpio 54 | 19 Scorpio 38 |
| Jupiter | 16 Scorpio 49 | 21 Cancer 31 | 8 Sagittarius 27 |
| Saturn | 20 Libra 46 | 28 Pisces 12 | 1 Scorpio 39 |
| Uranus | 15 Pisces 0 | 1 Gemini 21 | 14 Pisces 19 |
| Neptune | 19 Leo 23 | 0 Aries 44 | 19 Leo 55 |
| Pluto | 12 Cancer 18 | 1 Aquarius 27 | 11 Cancer 17 |
| Rahu | 10 Virgo 16 | 17 Pisces 25 | 4 Virgo 52 |
| Ketu | 10 Pisces 16 | 17 Virgo 25 | 4 Pisces 52 |
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