Jack L. Koenig (1933–2021)[1] was an American chemical engineer noted for pioneering spectroscopic methods of polymer characterization. He played a significant role in developing characterization methods to provide fundamental structure-property relationships for polymers used in thermoplastic and thermoset systems.[2]
Koenig was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2000 for applications of spectroscopic methods of polymeric materials.[3]
Education edit
Koenig earned his B.A. in Chemistry and Mathematics from Yankton College and his M.S. and Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry from the University of Nebraska.
Career edit
Before joining the faculty at Case Institute of Technology in 1963,[4] he worked for a short time at DuPont on spectroscopic methods for characterizing polymers.
Early in his career he was mentored by Goodyear medalist Prof. J. Reid Shelton.
He is known for inventing the infrared method of measuring branches in polyethylene and for the method of determining the molecular weight of insoluble PTFE polymers. Both of his methods are now ASTM standard test methods.[5]
Koenig was promoted to the position of J. Donnell Institute Endowed Chair in the Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH in 1990. He retired in 2004 as a professor emeritus from Case Western Reserve University.[4]
Honors and awards edit
- 1970 - American Physical Society Fellow[1][5]
- 1984 - Pittsburgh Society Spectroscopy Award[6]
- 1986 - Alexander Von Humboldt Award for Senior U.S. Scientists[1][5]
- 2000 - Charles Goodyear Medal[7]
- 2000 - Elected to the National Academy of Engineering (U.S.)[1][4]
- 2006 - Plastics Academy Hall of Fame[4][8][9]
Publications edit
Koenig published 542 articles.[10] His most highly cited articles are:
- Miller-Chou, B.A., Koenig, J.L. "A review of polymer dissolution." Progress in Polymer Science (Oxford), 2003, 28(8), pp. 1223–1270. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0079-6700(03)00045-5
- Mathlouthi, M., Koenig, J.L. "Vibrational spectra of carbohydrates." Advances in Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biochemistry, 1987, 44(C), pp. 7–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2318(08)60077-3
- Tuinstra, F., Koenig, J.L. "Characterization of Graphite Fiber Surfaces with Raman Spectroscopy." Journal of Composite Materials, 1970, 4(4), pp. 492–499. https://doi.org/10.1177/002199837000400405
- Chiang, C.-H., Ishida, H., Koenig, J.L. "The structure of γ-aminopropyltriethoxysilane on glass surfaces." Journal of Colloid And Interface Science, 1980, 74(2), pp. 396–404. https://doi.org/10.1016/0021-9797(80)90209-X
- Ishida, H., Wellinghoff, S.T., Baer, E., Koenig, J.L. "Spectroscopic Studies of Poly[N,N'-bis(phenoxyphenyl)pyromellitimide]. 1. Structures of the Polyimide and Three Model Compounds." Macromolecules, 1980, 13(4), pp. 826–834. https://doi.org/10.1021/ma60076a011
External links edit
- Audio interview with Jack Koenig
References edit
- ^ a b c d "JACK KOENIG Obituary (1933 - 2021) - Westlake, OH - The Plain Dealer". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ Koenig, J. L. (2000). "Spectroscopic characterization of the molecular structure of elastomeric networks". Rubber Chemistry and Technology. 73 (3): 385–404. doi:10.5254/1.3547598.
- ^ "Professor Jack L. Koenig". NAE Website. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ^ a b c d "Remembering Emeritus Professor, National Academy of Engineering fellow Jack Koenig | Case School of Engineering | Case Western Reserve University". Case School of Engineering. 2021-02-01. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ a b c O'Neil, Sandra E.; Fateley, William G. (1988). "Jack L. Koenig: An Impressive Record of Achievement for Twenty-Five Years in Polymer Science at Case Western Reserve University". Applied Spectroscopy. 42 (7): 1177–1180. Bibcode:1988ApSpe..42.1177O. doi:10.1366/0003702884430029. S2CID 95066485.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Past Award Recipients" (PDF). PittCon.org. October 1, 2018. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ noga, Edward (May 11, 2000). "Method Man: Koenig takes Goodyear medal for rubber research". Rubber and Plastics News.
- ^ "Jack Koenig - Hall of Fame entry". Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 11 Oct 2014.
- ^ "Plastics Hall of Fame, Class of 2006". plasticstoday.com. 2006-05-01. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
- ^ "Scopus preview - Koenig, Jack L. - Author details - Scopus". www.scopus.com. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
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