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
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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 | (1918-07-26)July 26, 1918 Seattle, Washington |
Died | July 29, 2005(2005-07-29) (aged 87) San Rafael, California |
Education | University of California |
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