Douglas X. West was named a distinguished professor with Illinois State University and earned multiple grants through the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation and the American Chemical Society.
LONG BEACH, WA, January 11, 2019 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Douglas X. West, Ph.D., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. West celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Backed by nearly 40 years of chemical education and research, Dr. West has been serving as a professor emeritus with Illinois State University since the turn of the century, where he has also served as distinguished professor, professor of inorganic chemistry, and chairman. At the inception of his career, he gained valuable expertise through Upsala College, now defunct, where he worked as an instructor for one year in the mid-1960s. Throughout his career, he has also expanded upon his knowledge through myriad roles, including Director of University Honors Programs with Central Michigan University and the University of Washington.
Prior to beginning in education, Dr. West earned a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from Whitman College and a Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry from Washington State University. He maintained affiliation with the American Contract Bridge League, where he has held numerous board positions.
For his excellence in the field, Dr. West was named a distinguished professor with Illinois State University, earned multiple grants through the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation and the American Chemical Society, and received a fellowship through the Council for the International Exchange of Scholars. Additionally, he has been honored with features in such professional publications as Who's Who in America and Who's Who in American Education. Looking toward the future, Dr. West intends to continue enjoying his retirement on Washington State Coast as professor emeritus.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Douglas X. West, Ph.D., has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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