David A. Benko is a retired Goodyear chemist and materials R&D director.

Education

Benko holds a PhD in physical organic chemistry from the

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. He completed his Bachelor of Science in chemistry from

Union College Union College is a Private university, private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 1795, it was the first institution of higher learning chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, and second in the s ...

Career

Benko joined Goodyear in 1978. Before retiring as an R&D fellow, he was director of materials R&D at Goodyear. He has remained active as a consultant to the rubber industry. Benko was the founding treasurer of the

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, and he later served as president. He is on the editorial board of the

Journal of Applied Polymer Science The ''Journal of Applied Polymer Science'' is a peer-reviewed scientific journal covering polymer science. The journal covers all applications of synthetic and renewably sourced polymers, including batteries and fuel cells, organic electronics, b ...

. Benko's most cited work concerns the development of a bioprocess for

isoprene Isoprene, or 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene, is a common volatile organic compound with the formula CH2=C(CH3)−CH=CH2. In its pure form it is a colorless volatile liquid. It is produced by many plants and animals (including humans) and its polymers ar ...

monomer A monomer ( ; ''mono-'', "one" + '' -mer'', "part") is a molecule that can react together with other monomer molecules to form a larger polymer chain or two- or three-dimensional network in a process called polymerization. Classification Chemis ...

production. He is an inventor on at least 24 patents.

Awards

* 1996 -

Distinguished Service Award

References

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