AHE VPEI Program Trainer David Koenig

 

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David Koenig, PHD

David Koenig, PHD, Research Technical Leader, Corporate Research, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, has 30 years of environmental microbiology, hard surface disinfectant development, and environmental health experience. David is a lead scientist at Kimberly-Clark focused on research and development of infection control products, human microbiome, and skin biology. Prior to joining Kimberly-Clark Corporation, David was a scientist with NASA-Johnson Space Center focused on the design and development of the surface, air, and water hygiene sub-systems for the International Space Station. 

David has received numerous awards for technical presentations and most recently was part of a team that was presented an Edison award for innovative commercialization of the SCOTT® 24 residual surface sanitizer. He received a B.S. in biology from Bowling Green State University, a M. S. in biology from the University of Mississippi, and a Ph.D. in microbiology from Louisiana State University. He has published 41 journal articles and book chapters and has 55 granted US patents.