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Jon J Kellar is a Professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. He holds the Douglas Fuerstenau Professorship and has been on the faculty since 1990.
- Educational Background
- B.S., M.S. - South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
- Ph.D. - University of Utah
His research expertise spans interfacial phenomena, mineral processing, security ink formulation, and froth flotation, with a parallel focus on kinesthetic-based engineering education. He pioneered novel undergraduate programs integrating mineral/materials concepts and received national recognition for his teaching innovations.
Scientific Awards & Honors
- National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow (1994)
- Distinguished Member, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (2016)
- Carnegie Foundation South Dakota Professor of the Year (2008)
- Benard Ennenga Faculty Award (1992)
- South Dakota Mines Presidential Award (1999)
- Mineral Industry Education Award, AIME (2015)
Kellar's work emphasizes practical curricular development and outreach, leaving a lasting impact on materials and metallurgical engineering education.
