Kenneth W. Pratt

Kenneth began his career at NBS in the areas of hydrodynamic voltammetry and trace-level amperometric and polarographic measurements. Subsequently, his emphasis has moved into the practice and theory of primary measurements (coulometry, pH, electrolytic conductivity) supporting the corresponding SRM programs. He has performed the NIST electrochemical measurements for 9 CCQM Key Comparisons, 6 CCQM Pilot Studies, and 4 SIM Pilot Studies, and has been involved in the certification of over 100 SRMs. Current research interests include primary electrochemical methods, trace level electroanalytical techniques (voltammetry and ASV), and the history of science and technology. He is the author or co-author of over 30 peer-reviewed publications in these areas.

Awards:

• U.S. Department of Commerce Bronze Medal, 2000
• NIST Measurement Services Award, 1994
• IR-100 Competition Winner (with Y. C. Wu and W. F. Koch), Research and Development magazine, 1988 (absolute determination of aqueous electrolyte conductivity)
• NBS Sustained Superior Performance award, 1987
• IR-100 Competition Winner, Research and Development magazine, 1984 (flow injection system using a vibrating electrode).

Membership and Professional Activities:

• CCQM, Working Groups (WG)
  - Electrochemical Analysis WG (EAWG), 1998-present
  - Inorganic Analysis WG, 1998-Present
  - WG on KC and CMC Quality (EAWG Expert Representative), 2004 to present
• Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, CLSI (formerly NCCLS), Area Committee on Clinical Chemistry and Toxicology, Subcommittee on Reagent Water, 2003-2005
• IUPAC Commission V.5, Titular Member (1999-2001 term)
• IUPAC Fellow, 2001
• IUPAC pH Working Party, member 1997-2001
• ASTM Committee D19.05, Trace Inorganics in Water, 1992-present