James George Knudsen

Background

Knudsen, James George was born on March 27, 1920 in Youngstown, Canada. Son of James Skov and Rose Maude (Ray) Knudsen.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Alberta, 1943. Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, University Alberta, 1944. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University Michigan, 1949.

Career

Faculty, Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1949; assistant professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1949-1953; associate professor, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1953-1957; professor chemical engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1957-1986; professor emeritus, Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1986; assistant dean engineering, Oregon State University, 1959-1970; associate dean engineering, Oregon State University, 1970-1981. Consultant heat transfer and fluid mechanics.

Achievements

• James George Knudsen has been listed as a noteworthy Chemical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Fluid Dynamics abd Heat Transfer

Membership

Member American Institute of Chemical Engineers (president 1980, Founders award 1977, D.Q. Kern award 1983), American Chemical Society.

Connections

Married Joyce Mildred Renville, July 7, 1947. Children— Kathryn Lee, Shelley Lynne.

Father:

James Skov Knudsen

Mother:

Rose Maude (Ray) Knudsen

Spouse:

Joyce Mildred Renville

child:

Shelley Lynne Knudsen

child:

Kathryn Lee Knudsen