Lou Theodore
Lou Theodore is a former Professor of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College who continues today as a dynamic educator, consultant, author and internationally renowned expert in the field of environmental management. Raised in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, Lou received a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from The Cooper Union and his Master’s and Doctor of Chemical Engineering degrees from New York University. During his 55-year tenure at Manhattan College, Lou served as Graduate Program Director, primarily responsible for the program achieving a No. 2 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, and particularly successful in placing students in internships, jobs, and graduate schools. Lou has provided nearly 200 courses to industry, government and technical associations, and is the author of coauthor of 131 texts and reference books and nearly 125 technical papers. He was recently involved with the development of a non-technical environmental calendar that serves as a consumer and youth outreach product. Lou is the recipient of the International Air & Waste Management Association’s prestigious Ripperton award that is “presented to an outstanding educator who through example, dedication and innovation has so inspired students to achieve excellence in their professional endeavors. ”He was also the recipient of the American Society of Engineering Education AT&T Foundation award for “excellence in the instruction of engineering students.” Beyond his scholarl
