Alexander Goldberg (chemical engineer)
Alexander Goldberg (1906-1985) (Hebrew: אלכסנדר גולדברג) was an Israeli chemical engineer. In 1965–1973, he served as President of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Alexander Goldberg | |
|---|---|
| אלכסנדר גולדברג | |
| Born | 1906 |
| Died | 1985 |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Chemical engineer |
| Known for | President of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (1965–1973) |
Biography edit
Alexander Goldberg was born in Wilno, Russian Empire (now Vilnius, Lithuania), studied in London, and immigrated to Israel in 1948.[1]
Goldberg was a chemical engineer, and was general director of the chemical firm Chemicals and Phosphates, at which he began to work in 1948.[2][1] He also held the post of managing director of the Negev Phosphates Co., and was a member of the board of the Dead Sea Works.[1]
Goldberg was President of the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology from 1965 to 1973.[1][3][4][5] He was preceded by Yaakov Dori, and followed by Amos Horev.[6]
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References edit
- ^ a b c d "Alexander Goldberg Elected President of Technion; Replaces Gen. Yaacov Dori". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. 4 June 1965.
- ^ Roth, Cecil (1971). Encyclopaedia Judaica. Encyclopaedia Judaica. Retrieved 6 November 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Technion President; Former Presidents", technion.ac.il. Accessed 6 November 2022.
- ^ "11 June 1965 — Hoosier State Chronicles". Jewish Post.
- ^ Dvir, Noam (19 January 2012). "A Look Into the Life of One of Israel's Most Important, Yet Forgotten Architects". Haaretz. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "President | Technion - Israel Institute of Technology". Technion. Retrieved 17 February 2020.