George E. Davis The father of chemical engineering

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George E. Davis The father of chemical
engineering

• By
• Manuel Sebastian Escotet
• Ryan Bentkowski

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George E. Davis was born July 27th 1850 in Eton,
England.
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He studied at the Royal School of Mining,
pursuing a Chemistry major. He also became an
environmentalist inspector for alkali wastes
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He wrote A Handbook of Chemical Engineering
Series and also gave of 12 Lectures at Manchester
Technical School
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Lectures defined Chemical Engineering as a
discipline just as Chemistry or any other
traditional Engineering
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On his honor, the Institution Chemical Engineers
gives its highest honor that holds his name
George E. Davis Medal
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Davis was also instrumental in the formation of
the Society of Chemical Industry (1881), which he
had wanted to name the Society of Chemical
Engineering
Society of Chemical Industry Logo
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Davis revolution introduced into the world of
engineering a branch that applied both chemistry
and traditional engineering and also committed to
improve the life style of modern society
Institute of Chemical Engineers prize winner for
developing new catalysts
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