Donald L. Katz

Donald Laverne Katz (August 1, 1907 near Jackson, Michigan – May 29, 1989 Ann Arbor, Michigan) was an American chemist and chemical engineer.[1][2]

The 1983 National Medal of Science was presented to Katz by President Ronald Reagan "for solving many practical engineering problems by delving into a wide group of sciences and making their synergistic effects evident." [3] [4]

Katz was also noted for developing a hazard rating system for dangerous bulk cargoes.[5]

Katz was chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department and A. H. White University Professor at the University of Michigan.[1][6][7]

He was also a member of the National Academy of Engineering.[7]

The New York Times called Katz an "oil expert".[1] The National Academy of Engineering called him a "world leader" in reservoir engineering.[2]

He was a father to Marvin L. Katz and Linda Katz.

Notable awards and honors

Katz received the following distinctions and honors:[6]

Education

References
  1. New York Times:Donald Katz, 81, Dies; Oil Engineering Expert; June 10, 1989
  2. Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 4 (1991;National Academy of Engineering (NAE);Donald LaVERNE Katz
  3. New York Times:TELLER AND 10 OTHERS RECEIVE SCIENCE MEDAL FROM REAGAN;AP;May 29, 1983
  4. The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details;DONALD L. KATZ; Emeritus Professor
  5. New York Times:TRANSPORT NEWS: HAZARD RATINGS; Cargo-Defining System Will Be Drawn for Coast Guard;April 12, 1964
  6. Center for Oral History. "Donald L. Katz". Science History Institute.
  7. Bohning, James J. (22 August 1986). Donald L. Katz, Transcript of an Interview Conducted by James J. Bohning at Holland, Michigan on 22 August 1986 (PDF). Philadelphia, PA: The Beckman Center for History of Chemistry.
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