W. Kenneth Davis (July 26, 1918 – July 29, 2005) was an American chemist, a leader of the World Energy Council, former vice president of the National Academy of Engineering, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy, director of reactor development in the Atomic Energy Commission. [1] [2] [3] [4] He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1970 “for contributions to the development of nuclear power technology and its industrial application.”[1] From May 14, 1981 to January 13, 1983, he served as United States Deputy Secretary of Energy under Ronald Reagan.
W. Kenneth Davis | |
|---|---|
| United States Deputy Secretary of Energy | |
| In office May 14, 1981 – January 13, 1983 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Lynn Coleman |
| Succeeded by | Danny J. Boggs |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1918 Seattle, Washington |
| Died | July 29, 2005 (aged 87) San Rafael, California |
| Education | University of California |
References edit
- ^ a b National Academy of Engineering, Memorial Tributes: Volume 11 (2007);W. KENNETH DAVIS;BY HAROLD K. FORSEN AND WILLIAM L. FRIEND
- ^ San Francisco Chronicle:W. Kenneth Davis -- championed nuclear energy;John Wildermuth;Monday, August 15, 2005
- ^ Marin Independent Journal;W. Kenneth Davis;Obituary
- ^ New York Times:BRITISH REACTOR GIVEN COST EDGE; Study Indicates U.S. Power Plant Is Less Economical --Sales Race Expected American Standard Study Lower Construction Costs;By JOHN W. FINNEY;May 19, 1957,