Background
Kobe, Kenneth Albert was born on March 19, 1905 in Osakis, Minnesota, United States. Son of Albert M. and Mildred (Stillwell) Kobe.
Kobe, Kenneth Albert was born on March 19, 1905 in Osakis, Minnesota, United States. Son of Albert M. and Mildred (Stillwell) Kobe.
Bachelor of Science, with distinction, University of Minnesota, 1926, Master of Science, 1928, Doctor of Philosophy, 1930.
Chemical engineer Dupont Ammonia Corporation, Wilmington, Delaware, 1930. Instructor University of Washington, Seattle, 1931-1934. assistant professor chemical engineering, 1934-1939, associate professor, 1939-1941. Professor chemical engineering, University of Texas, since 1941, associate director bureau of Industrial Chemistry, 1946-1954.
Educational advisor Petroleo Brasileiro, Brazil. Southern American, since 1951.
Served as major, C.W.S., 1942-1944, now lieutenant colonel United States Air Force Reserve. Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Alpha Chi Sigma, Gamma Alpha, Omega Chi Epsilon (national president, since 1955).
Married Jeneva K. Holm, July 6, 1932. Children: Donald, Jean.