Herbert J.C. Kouts

Dr. Herbert J. C. Kouts (1919 – January 7, 2008) was an American nuclear physicist and engineer, a pioneer in nuclear safety, director of nuclear reactor safety research at the Atomic Energy Commission. [1] [2] [3] Kouts was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1978 "for contributions in nuclear engineering, especially physical principles and safety of nuclear power reactors and nuclear materials safeguards".[2] Kouts received the Atomic Energy Commission's Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award in 1963.[2]

References

  1. ↑ New York Times:Herbert J.C. Kouts, Nuclear Power Safety Expert, Is Dead at 88;By MATTHEW L. WALD;Published: January 14, 2008
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, Volume 15 (2011), Herbert J. C. Koutsl courtesy Brookhaven National Laboratory
  3. ↑ Defense Nuclear Facilities;Safety Board;Dr. Herbert J.C. Kouts;Former Board Member