Kenneth Harrison Keller (born October 19, 1934)[1] is professor emeritus and former president of the University of Minnesota (1985–1988).
[2] He completed his Ph.D. thesis in 1964 with the title, The Steady State Transport of Oxygen Through Hemoglobin Solutions.
As leader of the University, Keller organized a set of objectives as part a framework called the "Commitment to Focus".
In early 1988, Keller came under fire for spending millions of dollars for renovations to the president's residence, Eastcliff, and his presidential office, much of it without proper authorization from the board of regents.
Keller has served as Senior Adjunct Professor of Science and Technology Policy at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies' (SAIS).
His election citation states: For leadership in applying quantitative engineering analysis to vascular transport and artificial organ design and in public policy ...In 1996, Keller received Johns Hopkins University's Distinguished Alumnus Award.