About Bor S. Luh
Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 84–85). Bor S. Luh was a chemist.
Bor Shium Luh (January 13, 1916 – June 4, 2001) was a Chinese-born American food scientist who was known was for his research in fruit and vegetable products and in developing food science and technology in Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. He was a noted researcher on the topic of rice research and development.
Early life and education Born in Shanghai, he earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry in 1938 at Chiao Tung University, then earned his Master of Science degree in food science (1948) and Doctor of Philosophy degree in agricultural chemistry (1952) both at the University of California, Berkeley.
IFT would rename their International Award in his honor starting in 2005.
Published works Rice, Volume 2: Utilization
Notes and references
"Death Notices: Bor Shium Luh." Food Technology. September 2001: p. 16.
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