W. Kenneth Davis

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 β€œfor 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 β€“ January 13, 1983
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byLynn Coleman
Succeeded byDanny J. Boggs
Personal details
Born(1918-07-26)July 26, 1918
Seattle, Washington
DiedJuly 29, 2005(2005-07-29) (aged 87)
San Rafael, California
EducationUniversity of California

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