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Harry 'Doc' Kloor Ph.D Ph.D is, as of 1994, the first (and only) American to earn two PhD's simultaneously in Physics and in Chemistry.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]


He is a writer, scientist, educator, researcher, inventor, story editor and producer, National Technology Policy Advisor, and a Chief Technology Officer with over 25 years experience in science & technology consulting, and commercial and military product development.[4][5][6][7] In his position of chief science consultant for Universal Consultants, a company he also co-founded, he has provided classified work for various think tanks, and Energy companies, and has also provided extensive guidance to clients in the development of new technological products, patents, and policy positions. These clients include NASA, the National Security Agency, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Rocket Plane, the US Senate, American Medical Association, Jet Propulsion Laboratories, Heavy Mental Interactive, Mousetrap Solutions, RealPlayer, and Next Computers.[4][5][7] He was also the chief science advisor for the X Prize Organization, advising X Prize Chairman and CEO Dr. Peter H. Diamandis on science and technology issues.[4][5][7] Dr. Kloor is also a credited writer, director and producer.[4][5][7] Since his graduation from Purdue University, he has written for Star Trek: Voyager and was the story editor for Gene Roddenberry's, Earth: Final Conflict.[4][5][7] In addition to pure entertainment projects, Dr. Kloor has leveraged government assets into the Entertainment Industry, creating TV/FILM projects with NASA, and ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement Agency). [8][4][5] He is currently producer and writer of Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey, a 3-D, computer-animated, action adventure, sci-fi program.[4][5][7][9]

References

  1. ^ "Purdue Student, in a First, Earns a Double Doctorate". The New York Times. August 8, 1994. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  2. ^ "Southern Oregon University Alumini files, page 3 of 8" (PDF). Southern Oregon University. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  3. ^ "PHYSICS EDUCATION NEWS: PURDUE STUDENT GRADUATES WITH TWO DOCTORATE DEGREES". infomag.ru. September 1994. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "Dr Kloor's Professional Profile". Center Spoke website. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h "Harry Kloor, Ph.D.Ph.D., biography". anoushehansari website. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  6. ^ a b "Grad is first to earn 2 Ph.D.s at same time". (newsbank archive) Arizona Dailey Star. August 8, 1994. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g "Multi-Faceted Kloor Tries To Break Mold of Traditional Scientist". American Physical Society website. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  8. ^ "Eye, Kanakaredes skating on 'ICE' - Thesp hot for skein focusing on Homeland Security arm". Variety. August 10, 2003. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
  9. ^ "Education. . . the final frontier". New Scientist website. February 26, 1994. Retrieved 2008-11-05.