Dr. George E. Klinzing, Ph.D. [esDr. George E. Klinzing is a fluent Spanish speaker.]

About George E. Klinzing

George E. Klinzing is an Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. He earned his B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1959 and was awarded a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 1963. He has spent his career researching materials processing, specifically pneumatic conveying. Administrative interests revolve around fostering an environment of collaboration, support, and encouragement for research faculty, staff, and students. He has given over 250 technical presentations at professional meetings, universities, and industries both nationally and internationally, and has advised 25 Ph.D. students and 54 M.S. students. Two (2) books on Pneumatic Conveying. He has recently been collaborating with the University of Newcastle in Australia on flow measurements in dense phase flows.

Appointments
Vice Provost for Research, University of Pittsburgh (1995-2012)
Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh (1966-present)
Assistant Professor, Ecuador Project, University of Pittsburgh (1963-66)

Professional Affiliations
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Society for Engineering Education
International Freight Pipeline Society
Sigma Xi
Particle Technology Forum -- AIChE
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Honors
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
McAfee Award from the local section of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Gary Leach AlChE Award for Leadership and Service (2006)
AlChE Particle Technology Forum, Lifetime Achievement Award (2004)
Invited Speaker, Nisshin Engineering Conference (NEPTIS) on Electrostatics in Powder Processing, Kyoto, Japan (1994)
Western Electric Teaching Award (1980)
Whiteford Energy Professorship, (1990–2012)
Holder of three U.S. patents and seven U.S. copyrights
Honorary Doctor of Engineering from the University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
Honorary Professor of Central University of Ecuador

Personal Birthday: Dr. George E. Klinzing was born on March 22, 1938.March 22 (81 Years) Place of Birth: Dr. George E. Klinzing was born in Freeport, PA, United States.Freeport, PA, United States

• Interests ?Dr. George E. Klinzing is interested in the following topics.

  Music piano and violin

Professional Experience 6 Years / 9 MonthDr. George E. Klinzing has 6 years and 9 month professional experience in one position.

• 2012/09 - today (6 Years / 9 Month)

  Professor, Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering (Full-time employee)Dr. George E. Klinzing works for University of Pittsburgh as Professor since September 2012.

  University of Pittsburgh

Publications 7Dr. George E. Klinzing wrote 7 publications

• Flow Through Bends and Acceleration Zones in Pneumatic Conveying Systems [Flow Through Bends and Acceleration Zones in Pneumatic Conveying Systems was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Marcus, R.D., Hilbert, J.D., Jr., Klinzing, G.E. Company: University of Witwatersrand, GATX Fuller and University of Pittsburgh

  at: Bulk Solids Handling Vol:5 Num:4 Page:769

  Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1985/01 (34 Years / 5 Month ago)

• Expert System for the Selection of Feeders for Pneumatic Conveying [Expert System for the Selection of Feeders for Pneumatic Conveying was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Dhodapkar, S.V., Klinzing, G.E. Company: University of Pittsburgh

  at: Bulk Solids Handling Vol:10 Num:2 Page:149

  Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1990/01 (29 Years / 5 Month ago)

• Some Observations on Pickup and Saltation Velocities in Pneumatic Conveying [Some Observations on Pickup and Saltation Velocities in Pneumatic Conveying was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Cabrejos, F., Klinzing, G.E. Company: School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

  at: Powder Handling & Processing Vol:5 Num:1 Page:13

  Germany, 1993/01 (26 Years / 5 Month ago)

• Minimum Conveying Velocity in Horizontal Pneumatic Transport and the Pickup and Saltation Mechanisms of Solid Particles [Minimum Conveying Velocity in Horizontal Pneumatic Transport and the Pickup and Saltation Mechanisms of Solid Particles was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Cabrejos, F.J., Klinzing, G.E. Company: University of Pittsburgh

  at: Bulk Solids Handling Vol:14 Num:3 Page:541

  Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany, 1994/01 (25 Years / 5 Month ago)

• Artificial Intelligence Approaches to Pneumatic Conveying Operations [Artificial Intelligence Approaches to Pneumatic Conveying Operations was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Klinzing, G.E. Company: Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, University of Pittsburgh

  at: Powder Handling & Processing Vol:6 Num:2 Page:151

  Germany, 1994/01 (25 Years / 5 Month ago)

• Material Properties and Pneumatic Conveying [Material Properties and Pneumatic Conveying was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Klinzing, G.E. Company: University of Pittsburgh

  at: Powder Handling & Processing Vol:12 Num:1 Page:57

  Germany, 2000/01 (19 Years / 5 Month ago)

• Increase of System Capacity by Using a Flow Enhancer [Increase of System Capacity by Using a Flow Enhancer was written by Dr. George E. Klinzing in Englishen]

  by: Link, W.H., Jama, G.A., Thorn, J.O., Klinzing, G.E. Company: University of Pittsburgh

  at: Powder Handling & Processing Vol:12 Num:1 Page:7-10

  Germany, 2000/01 (19 Years / 5 Month ago)