Kenneth J. Reed Joins RIT’s Board of Trustees

Rochester Institute of Technology has elected Kenneth J. Reed, a research associate for Eastman Kodak Company, to its Board of Trustees at the board’s summer meeting in Washington, D.C.

As a member of a long-range research team with Kodak’s emulsion technology division, Reed is responsible for the invention of novel technologies for future generation consumer color negative and motion picture films. He has also been a member of teams that introduced PR10 Color Instant Film and Ektachrome 100 Professional Film. He has earned 17 patents and written numerous technical reports and journal articles.

Reed received his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Stanford University. Prior to that, he graduated with highest honors from RIT’s College of Science, earning a B.S. in chemistry. Last year, he was recipient of the College of Science’s Distinguished Alumni Award. Reed also serves as chair of the RIT Alumni Network Board of Directors. His goals include expanding the network’s membership, energizing critical committees and, overall, soliciting more input and involvement from the alumni community.

Reed and his wife, Shirley, have two daughters. The couple lives in the town of Greece.