Background
Kohn, James Paul was born on October 31, 1924 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Harry Theodore and Kathryn (Piepel) Kohn.
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James Paul Kohn
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James Paul Kohn, American Engineering educator. Patentee removal acidic gaseous components from natural gas. Decorated Bronze star, Purple Heart; recipient Faculty award University NotreDame, 1983, Outstanding Teacher of Year award, 1987, Outstanding Faculty member minority engineering program, 1995, Special Presidential award Notre Dame, 1995; Donald L. Katz award Gas Processors Association, 1988.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Notre Dame, 1951. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1956.
Career
Chemical engineer, Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation, Indianapolis, 1946-1951; member of faculty, U. Notre Dame, since 1955; professor, U. Notre Dame, 1964-1995; professor emeritus, U. Notre Dame, since 1995; director, Solar Laboratory for Thermal Applications, since 1973. Consultant American Oil Corporation, summer 1958, Imagineering Interprises, 1957-1965, Hills-Morrow, 1966-1970, Frito Lay Corporation, since 1982, South Bend Energy Conservation Commission, since 1983, secretary since 1986.
Achievements
Membership
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Fellow American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.
Connections
Married Mary Louise McGovern, August 30, 1958. Children: Kathleen, Kevin, Mary Louise.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Decorated Bronze star, Purple Heart. Recipient Faculty award University Notre Dame, 1983, Outstanding Teacher of Year award, 1987, Outstanding Faculty member minority engineering program, 1995, Special Presidential award Notre Dame, 1995. Donald L. Katz award Gas Processors Association, 1988.Decorated Bronze star, Purple Heart. Recipient Faculty award University Notre Dame, 1983, Outstanding Teacher of Year award, 1987, Outstanding Faculty member minority engineering program, 1995, Special Presidential award Notre Dame, 1995. Donald L. Katz award Gas Processors Association, 1988.