James K. Ferrell

Background

Ferrell, James K. was born on January 18, 1923 in Maryville, Missouri, United States. Son of Harry K. and Susie (Bruce) Ferrell.

Education

Bachelor of Science., University Missouri, 1948. Master of Science, University Missouri, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, 1954.

Career

Assistant professor chemical engineering, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, 1954-1956; Alcoa professor, North Carolina State University, since 1961; head department chemical engineering, North Carolina State University, 1961-1980; director energy and environmental programs, North Carolina State University, 1980-1984; associate dean for research, North Carolina State University, 1984-1989; dean engineering, North Carolina State University, 1989-1991; dean emeritus, North Carolina State University, since 1991. Group leader nuclear division Martin Company, Baltimore, 1956-1958. Section chief atomic energy division Babcox & Wilcox Company, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1958-1961.

Director Oil Recycling Demonstration Program.

Membership

Board directors North Carolina Educational Computing Service, Research Triangle, North Carolina, Water Resources Research Institute. Member Governor's Waste Management Board, North Carolina Served to 1st lieutenant, Field Artillery Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers (various offices).

Member American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Dorothy I. Dobransky, March 19, 1943. Children: Janet Marion, John K.

Father:

Harry K. Ferrell

Mother:

Susie (Bruce) Ferrell

Spouse:

Dorothy I. Dobransky

child:

John K. Ferrell

child:

Janet Marion Ferrell