Dr. Kenneth Harris

Biography

Ken Harris is an Associate Professor at UNSW Canberra, specializing in physical chemistry. He completed his PhD in Physical Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Adelaide in 1970 under the supervision of Peter Dunlop. Throughout his career, he has held various research positions at notable institutions including Simon Fraser University in Canada and the Van der Waals Laboratory at the University of Amsterdam. He has also been involved in teaching at institutions such as Chelsea College, University of London, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Since joining UNSW Canberra in 1987, he has contributed significantly to the field through his research on thermodynamic transport properties of fluids, particularly focusing on ionic liquids and their applications in industrial processes. His collaboration with Dr. Mitsuhiro Kanakubo has been pivotal in developing new materials that can replace flammable organic solvents. Harris has also contributed to international databases on self-diffusion and viscosity in aqueous solutions, emphasizing the unique behavior of water in various contexts. Despite retiring in 2004, he continues to engage in research as an Honorary Associate Professor.

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