Gordon Van Wylen is a notable figure primarily recognized for his contributions to the fields of engineering and academia. He served as the president of Hope College in Michigan from 1968 to 1977, and he later became a prominent professor of electrical engineering at the University of Michigan. He is also known for his work in thermodynamics. In the context of education, Van Wylen co-authored a widely used engineering textbook titled "Thermodynamics" along with his colleagues.
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