2014 Jody A. Kocsis

Kocsis, Jody A.

photo of Jody A. Kocsis

The Lubrizol Corporation

Contribution to the science/profession: Recognized as a global leader in engine oil fuel economy technology for the Lubrizol Corporation. Wrote SAE International Technical Papers on engine oil technology and holds 15 U.S. patents and several foreign patents.

Contribution to the ACS community: As Chair of the Northeastern Ohio Local Section, obtained an Innovative Project Grant for an outreach program that supplements the school science curriculum to impact at-risk students in grades 3 to 5.