Kugler, Edwin L.
Education
PhD - Johns Hopkins University (1975)
BS - Dickinson College (1967)
Edwin Kugler has been a Professor of Chemical Engineering at WVU since 1990. Prior
to joining WVU he was a research scientist with Exxon Research & Engineering
Company for twelve years (1976-1988) and served two years as a program manager
with the Department of Energy in Washington, DC (1988-90). Dr. Kugler is a national
officer with the American Chemical Society and is known for his research on catalysts
used for petroleum refining.
Research Focus Areas
Energy TechnologiesResearch Interests
heterogeneous catalysisphysical adsorption measurements
gas and liquid chromatography
temperature programmed oxidation and reduction.
Teaching Interests
Freshman Engineering Design (ENGR 101)Energy and Material Balances (CHE 201, CHE 202)
Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (CHE 320)
Reaction Phenomena (CHE 326)
Unit Operations Lab (CHE 450, CHE 451)
Special Interests
FishingProfessional Societies
American Chemical Society (national officer)American Institute of Chemical Engineers
North American Catalysis Society