Background
JACK, Kenneth was born on October 12, 1918 in North Shields, Northumberland (now Tyne and Wear). Son of late John Henderson Jack, and Emily (nee Cozens).
professor of applied crystal chemistry
JACK, Kenneth was born on October 12, 1918 in North Shields, Northumberland (now Tyne and Wear). Son of late John Henderson Jack, and Emily (nee Cozens).
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, University Durham, England, 1939. Master of Science in Metallurgy, University Durham, England, 1944. Doctor of Philosophy in Crystallography, University Cambridge, England, 1949.
Doctor of Science, University Cambridge, England, 1978.
Lecturer in Chemistry, University of Durham 1941-1945, 1949-1952, 1953-1957. Senior Scientific Officer British Iron and Steel Research Association 1945-1949. Research at Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge 1947-1949.
Research Engineer Westinghouse Electrical Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. United States of America 1952-1953. Research Director Thermal Syndicate Ltd., Wallsend 1957-1964.
Professor, of Applied Crystal Chemistry University of Newcastleupon-Tyne 1964-1984, Professor Emeritus since 1984. Consultant Cookson Group PLC. Director Wolfson Research Group for High-Strength Materials 1970-1984.
Fellow American Ceramic Society 1984. Honorary; Lecturer 1989.
Lieutenant British Army, 1942-1945. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry, Royal Society of London (Armourers & Brasiers' Company award 1988), American Ceramic Society. Member International Academy Ceramics Italy (honorary), materials Research Society India (honorary), Ceramic Society Japan (honorary, Centennial award 1991), Society Francaise Metallurgy (honorary).
Married Alfreda Hughes, April 6, 1942 (deceased August 1974). Children: David Hughes, Stephen.