Irving Charles Kogon

Background

Kogon, Irving Charles was born on August 8, 1923 in Brooklyn. Son of Charles and Sophie Kogon.

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1944; AB, Brooklyn College, 1948; Master of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, New York Polytechnic U., 1954.

Career

Post-doctoral position, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1953-1954; scientist, EI DuPont, Wilmington, Delaware, 1954-1982; polyurethane and polymer consultant, Wilmington, since 1983. Consultant Fortune 500 companies, since 1982.

Achievements

• Irving Charles Kogon has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Staff sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946, North African Theatre of Operations. Member American Chemical Society, Polyurethan Manufacturers Association.

Interests

• Avocations: stamp collecting, repairing old items.

Connections

Married Rita Lois Handelman, November 28, 1927. Children: Gary Bruce, Jay Stuart.

Father:

Charles Kogon

Mother:

Sophie Kogon

Spouse:

Rita Lois Handelman

child:

Jay Stuart Kogon

child:

Gary Bruce Kogon