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Shmuel Kenig, Ph.D.

Invited Professor

Email
Shmuel_Kenig@uml.edu

Expertise

Polymer nanocomposites: thermoplastics and thermosetting systems composed of: nanoclays, carbon nanotubes, nanosilica, POSS, Graphene, inorganic nanoparticles, Effect of process parameters on orientation and properties, Advanced polymer nanocomposite coatings for anti-corrosion, anti-stick and reduced friction, Bio -active polymer based packaging, Biodegradable polymers, Processing of thermoplastics & thermosets, Asphalt like polymer compositions for pothole repair

Research Interests

Polymer nanocomposites: thermoplastics and thermosetting systems composed of: nanoclays, carbon nanotubes, nanosilica, POSS, Graphene, inorganic nanoparticles, Effect of process parameters on orientation and properties, Advanced polymer nanocomposite coatings for anti-corrosion, anti-stick and reduced friction, Bio -active polymer based packaging, Biodegradable polymers, Processing of thermoplastics & thermosets, Asphalt like polymer compositions for pothole repair

Education

Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel - B.Sc. Chemical Engineering
McGill University, Montreal, Canada - Ph.D. Chemical Engineering

Biosketch

  • Before joining the Academia, Dr. Kenig served in various industrial R&D positions. In 1974 he joined the Research Authority of the Israel Ministry of Defense, where he held various positions in the Materials and Processes Division. In 1986 Dr. Kenig assumed the position of Managing Director of the Division till 1991. 
  • Upon leaving the MOD, Dr. Kenig established in 1992 the Israel Plastics & Rubber Center (IPRC) Ltd. IPRC aimed at advancing the technical and scientific infrastructure of the Plastics & Rubber industries. 
  • Dr. Kenig served as the Managing Director of IPRC till May of 2014. 
  • Co-currently with his industrial activities Prof. Kenig was involved in academic affairs for more than 20 years.  
  • In 1994 Dr. Kenig established the Department of Plastics Engineering in Shenkar College of Engineering and Design and was appointed the Department Head
  • He was granted the rank of Full Professor in 2000.
  • In 2007 Prof. Kenig was appointed as Dean of Engineering Faculty in Shenkar College.
  • In 2009 Prof. was appointed Head of the Graduate Studies in Plastics Engineering, in Shenkar College. 
  • Prof. Kenig is the author of more than 150 papers and 18 Patents and has delivered more than 120 lectures in International Conferences. Before joining the Academia, Dr. Kenig served in various industrial R&D positions.
  • In 1974 he joined the Research Authority of the Israel Ministry of Defense, where he held various positions in the Materials and Processes Division. In 1986 Dr. Kenig assumed the position of Managing Director of the Division till 1991. 
  • Upon leaving the MOD, Dr. Kenig established in 1992 the Israel Plastics & Rubber Center (IPRC) Ltd. IPRC aimed at advancing the technical and scientific infrastructure of the Plastics & Rubber industries. 
  • Dr. Kenig served as the Managing Director of IPRC till May of 2014. Co-currently with his industrial activities Prof. Kenig was involved in academic affairs for more than 20 years.
  • In 1994 Dr. Kenig established the Department of Plastics Engineering in Shenkar College of Engineering and Design and was appointed the Department Head 
  • He was granted the rank of Full Professor in 2000.
  • In 2007 Prof. Kenig was appointed as Dean of Engineering Faculty in Shenkar College.
  • In 2009 Prof. was appointed Head of the Graduate Studies in Plastics Engineering, in Shenkar College.
  • Prof. Kenig is the author of more than 150 papers and 18 Patents and has delivered more than 120 lectures in International Conferences. 
  • Prof. Kenig has been active in various public activities for the last 40 years 
  • Member of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) since 1969.
  • Member of the Israel Polymers and Plastics Society (IPPS) since 1974.
  • Secretary of IPPS from 1978 to1981.
  • Editor of "Polymers and Plastics"- Publication of IPPS from 1977 to 1981.
  • President of IPPS from 1984 to1986.
  • Chairman of the Israel Section of the SPE from 1985 to 2010.
  • Councilor of the Israel Section of SPE from 2012 to present.
  • Member of the Executive Committee of the "Additives and Color" Division, SPE Europe from 2003 to present.
  • Member editorial board - Progress in Polymer Science. - Polymers for Advanced Technologies. - Science and Engineering of Composites.
  • Elected as Fellow of the SPE in 2001.
  • Elected as Honorary Fellow of IPPS in 2003.
  • Elected as the International Award winner of SPE in 2014