It is our pleasure and honor to commemorate Dr. Milton J. Rosen by publishing this special issue to recognize his contributions and accomplishments in surfactant science and applications. Dr. Rosen had been a mentor and a colleague to many former students, visiting scholars, and scientists from academia and industry over the years. This paper provides an overview of his professional and personal life and his impact on the field of surfactant science and technology and on the American Oil Chemists' Society.

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向 Milton J. Rosen 博士致敬：表面活性剂科学与技术的创新者和领导者

我们很高兴也很荣幸通过出版本特刊来纪念 Milton J. Rosen 博士，以表彰他在表面活性剂科学和应用方面的贡献和成就。多年来，罗森博士一直是学术界和工业界许多以前的学生、访问学者和科学家的导师和同事。本文概述了他的职业和个人生活，以及他对表面活性剂科学和技术领域和美国石油化学家协会的影响。