James Vrentas
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Born | James Spiros Vrentas April 14, 1936 Danforth, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | August 7, 2025 | (aged 89)
Alma mater | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Delaware |
Occupation | Chemical engineer |
Spouse |
Christine Jarzebski (m. 1975) |
James Spiros Vrentas (April 14, 1936 – August 7, 2025) was an American chemical engineer.
Life and career
Vrentas was born in Danforth, Illinois, the son of Spiros Vrentas and Evantia Gintonis. He attended Danville High School, graduating in 1954. After graduating, he attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in 1958. He also attended the University of Delaware, earning his master's degree in 1961 and his PhD degree in chemical engineering in 1963.[1][2]
Vrentas served as a professor in the department of chemical engineering at Pennsylvania State University from 1980 to 2016.[1][2] During his years as a professor, in 1985, he was named the Dow Professor of Chemical Engineering.[3]
Personal life and death
In 1975, Vrentas married Christine Jarzebski. Their marriage lasted until Vrentas's death in 2025.[4]
Vrentas died in State College, Pennsylvania, on August 7, 2025, at the age of 89.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Dr. James Spiros Vrentas". StateCollege.com. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Chemical engineering celebrates the career of James Vrentas following retirement announcement". Pennsylvania State University. April 13, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
- ^ "Dow sets professorship". Centre Daily Times. State College, Pennsylvania. February 20, 1985. p. 18. Retrieved August 16, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "James Vrentas Obituary (1936–2025)". Centre Daily Times. August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ "Dr. James Spiros Vrentas". Echovita. August 14, 2025. Retrieved August 16, 2025.