William Morrow Kays

Background

Kays, William Morrow was born on July 29, 1920 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Son of Herbert Emery and Margaret (Fechteler) Kays.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Stanford University, 1942; Master of Science, Stanford University, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy in Mech. Engineering, Stanford University, 1951.

Career

Assistant professor mechanic engineering, Stanford University, 1951-1954; associate professor, Stanford University, 1954-1957; professor, Stanford University, 1957-1990; professor emeritus, Stanford University, since 1990; department chairman mechanic engring, Stanford University, 1961-1972; dean engineering, Stanford University, 1972-1984. Director Acurex Corporation, Alcohol Energy Systems. Consultant to numerous firms.

Achievements

• William Morrow Kays has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator, mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Compact Heat Exchangers

    (This text compiles experimental data on the basic heat tr...)

  • Compact Heat Exchangers

    (This text compiles experimental data on the basic heat tr...)

  • Compact Heat Exchangers 3 Sub edition by Kays, W. M. (1984) Hardcover

Membership

Served with United States Army, 1942-1946. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Heat Transfer Division Memorial award 1965, Max Jacob award 1992). Member American Society Engineering Education, National Academy Engineering.

Connections

Married Alma Campbell, September 14, 1947 (deceased June 1982). Children: Nancy, Leslie, Margaret, Elizabeth. Married Judith Scholtz, July 17, 1983.

Father:

Herbert Emery Kays

Mother:

Margaret (Fechteler) Kays

Spouse:

Alma Campbell

Spouse:

Judith Scholtz

child:

Margaret Kays

child:

Leslie Kays

child:

Elizabeth Kays

child:

Nancy Kays