Walter M. Urbain

Scientist, Deceased Person

1910 – 2002

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Who was Walter M. Urbain?

Walter Mathias Urbain is a distinguished American scientist who helped pioneer food science through innovative research during World War II. His contributions include new patents and methodologies in food engineering, irradiation, and meat science. Because of his contributions, the US government, especially the US Army and the former US Atomic Energy Commission, developed national programs on food irradiation during the 1950s which led to the development of international standards and the application of his methods on a global basis.

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Born
1910
Also known as
  • Walter Urbain
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Chicago
Employment
  • Michigan State University
Lived in
  • Michigan
  • Texas
Died
Jan 15, 2002

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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