Robert Louis Coble (January 22, 1928 – August 27, 1992) was an American ceramic scientist, notable for his discovery of Coble creep, the effect that carries his name, and for his invention of Lucalox. [1] [2] [3] Coble was a member of the National Academy of Engineering.[2][4] The National Academy of Engineering said that Coble was "widely recognized for his contributions to the theory of sintering of materials and to ceramic processing".[2] Coble received Humboldt Research Award in 1984.[2] The American Ceramic Society established an award in Coble's name: Robert L. Coble Award for Young Scholars.[5]