About Don Kirkham
Lived 1908 – 1998 (aged 90). Don Kirkham was an American physicist.
Don Kirkham (February 11, 1908 – March 7, 1998) was an American soil scientist regarded as the founder of mathematical soil physics. His special interest was the flow of water through soils and drainage of agricultural land. He was awarded the 1983/4 Wolf Prize in Agriculture and the Robert E. Horton Medal in 1995.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Don Kirkham?
American physicist (1908–1998)
When was Don Kirkham born?
Don Kirkham was born on 11 February 1908 in Provo.
When did Don Kirkham die?
Don Kirkham died on 7 March 1998 in Ames.
What was Don Kirkham's occupation?
Don Kirkham was a physicist.
What nationality was Don Kirkham?
Don Kirkham was American.
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