Julian Kennedy (March 15, 1852 - May 28, 1932) was an American engineer and inventor, known for his national and international contributions to the steel industry.

His father was a prominent constructive engineer, inventor, designer and builder of blast furnaces.

As such, Kennedy was a major figure in the growth and success of steel in four of the World's top ten producers: India, USA, Russia, and Ukraine.

[citation needed] In 1904, Kennedy served as the president of the Pennsylvania women's suffrage group, the Allegheny County Equal Rights Association (ACERA).

[4] Kennedy married Jennie E. Breneman in 1878 and the couple had several children who were popular in social circles in Pittsburgh.