UB CBE Professor Emeritus, Tom Weber, dies at 94

Thomas W. Weber served as one of the UB Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering’s first faculty members for nearly 40 years, from 1963 until his retirement in 2000. A beloved mentor whose legacy lives on today in the form of several endowments made in his memory, Tom Weber taught Process Control to the inaugural classes of chemical engineering at UB and served as its chair from 1982 to 1989, and again briefly in 1996-1997. He was a pioneer of early remote learning through the UB GEMS NET system, which transmitted engineering courses from the Parker building on the South Campus, to remote locations within a 25-mile radius. He also authored the textbook An Introduction to Process Dynamics and Control.  

Dr. Weber's enthusiasm was matched with a kindhearted and generous spirit, and the mark he left on the department is evidenced by the many personal tributes his students have left in his name. He was an avid swimmer and joined the U.S. Masters Swimming Team. Tom Weber is survived by his 2 children and several grandchildren. 

"Tom Weber hired me, and I have many fond memories of him. He was quick to laugh and was a genuinely good person. He was also an excellent teacher. I think the greatest tribute to Tom is that students he taught have endowed several awards in his name.  He was one of the founding members of the Chemical Engineering Department, and it is most fitting that we can be reminded of his many contributions to the department and our students every time these awards are presented."

                                  -Carl Lund, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor

"Beyond what Dr. Weber taught in class, the way he interacted with his students—with an open mind, kindness, and a willingness to listen and help—left a lasting impression on me."

                                                                       - Mohan Bhalodia, PhD 1973