David H. Waldeck
American chemist (1956–2026)
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David Hennessey Waldeck (September 5, 1956 – February 25, 2026) was an American chemist.
September 5, 1956
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| Born | David Hennessey Waldeck September 5, 1956 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2026 (aged 69) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Cincinnati University of Chicago |
| Occupation | Chemist |
| Children | 2[1] |
Life and career
Waldeck was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended the University of Cincinnati, earning his BS degree in 1978.[2] He also attended the University of Chicago, earning his PhD degree in chemistry in 1983. After earning his degrees, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, Berkeley.[3]
Waldeck served as a professor in the department of chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh from 1985 to 2024. During his years as a professor, in 2004, he was named a fellow of the American Physical Society, "for his fundamental contributions to the molecular and electronic origins of friction in chemical reactions and transport processes in liquid solutions",[4] and was named a distinguished professor in 2024.[1][5] In the same year, he co-authored the textbook Principles of Physical Chemistry, which emphasizes a molecular-level understanding of chemical systems.[6]
Death
Waldeck died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 25, 2026, at the age of 69.[5][7]