Felix Zandman | |
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| Born | May 7, 1928 |
| Died | June 4, 2011 (age 83) |
| Nationality | Poland, United States |
| Known for | Founder of Vishay Intertechnology |
| Spouse | Ruta Zandman |
| Children | 3 |
| Family | Alfred P. Slaner (cousin) |
Felix Zandman (Polish: Feliks Zandman; May 7, 1928 – June 4, 2011) was a Polish-born American entrepreneur and founder of Vishay Intertechnology – one of the world's largest manufacturers of electronic components. From 1946 to 1949 he studied in France at the University of Nancy physics and engineering. In parallel, he was enrolled in a Grande école of engineering Ensem (École nationale supérieure d'électricité et de mécanique). He received a Ph.D. at the Sorbonne as a physicist on a subject of photoelasticity. He was awarded the Edward Longstreth Medal from the Franklin Institute in 1962.[1]