Edward L. Cochran
Edward L. Cochran | |
|---|---|
| County Executive of Howard County, Maryland | |
| In office December 1974 – December 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Omar Jones |
| Succeeded by | J Hugh Nichols |
| Chairman of the Howard County Council | |
| In office 1970–1971 | |
| Member of the Howard County Council | |
| In office 1968–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 1, 1929 |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Work with free radicals |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | Applied Physics Laboratory |
| Thesis | The Photolysis of the Alkyl Iodides in the Liquid Phase |
Edward Leo Cochran Jr. (born January 1, 1929) is an American chemist known for his work with free radicals. In 1956 he moved from Orange, Connecticut, to his hometown in Clarksville, Maryland, and began his career at Applied Physics Laboratory. He also served as the second county executive of Howard County, Maryland.