Carl Pfaffmann

Carl Pfaffmann (May 27, 1913 – April 16, 1994) was an American physiological psychologist.^[1][2][3] Pfaffman was noted for his research of the senses of smell and taste.^[1]

Pfaffman was a member of the National Academy of Sciences,^[1][2] the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,^[1] Florence Pirce Grant University Professor of Psychology at Brown University,^[1] Vincent and Brooke Astor Professor at Rockefeller University.^[1] He was a recipient of the Warren Medal from Society of Experimental Psychologists^[3] and the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award from American Psychological Association.^[3] He was also president of the Eastern Psychological Association^[3] and the Division of Experimental Psychology of the American Psychological Association,^[3] president of Rockefeller Institute.^[4]

Chronology

• 1913 born in Manhattan
• 1933 graduated from Brown University
• 1939 Ph.D. in physiology, Cambridge University^[3]
• 1940-1965 faculty positions Brown University^[1]
  • 1952 professor of psychology^[1]
  • 1960 Florence Pirce Grant University Professor of Psychology^[1]
• 1965 a professor and vice president, Rockefeller University^[1]
• 1978 retires
• 1980 named Vincent and Brooke Astor Professor^[1]

References

1. New York Times:Dr. Carl Pfaffmann Dies at 80; Psychologist Explored the Senses; By WOLFGANG SAXON; April 21, 1994
2. National Academies Press:Biographical Memoirs:CARL PFAFFMANN;BY LORRIN A. RIGGS
3. Association for Chemoreception Sciences:CARL PFAFFMAN
4. New York Times:Dr. Keeney to Resign Next Year As Brown University President;June 08, 1965