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Frederick J. Karol K arol is recognized worldwide for his pioneering work in basic and applied chemistry of organotransition metal catalysts for use in fluid-bed reactors, and for the development of linear, low-density polyethylene resins - the world's largest volume plastic - leading to the commercial success of the Unipol polyethylene process. The Unipol process requires lower pressure and temperature to produce material, as a result Unipol plants cost half as much to build, occupy only 10 percent of the space, and consume only 25 percent of the energy in comparison with high pressure plants. Karol, who holds more than 69 U.S. patents, has been the recipient of a number of awards, including the 1988 Chemical Pioneer Award of the American Institute of Chemists, the 1987 Award of Excellence in Catalysis Society of Metropolitan New York, and the 1982 Thomas Edison Award from the R & D Council of New Jersey. Karol was the winner of the 1989 Perkin Medal for outstanding accomplishments in applied chemistry. He received the 1989 Conly Award for outstanding technology presented by the Society of Plastics Engineers and the SPE International Award in 1990. In 1991, he received the ACS Award for Creative Inventions.