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Ross E. McKinney

1926 – 2021

American environmental engineer

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About Ross E. McKinney

Lived 1926 – 2021 (aged 94–95). Ross E. McKinney was an American environmental engineer, microbiologist, environmentalist, ecologist and university teacher.

Ross E. McKinney is an American scientist and professor of environmental engineering. He is best known for his contributions to the biological engineering of wastewater treatment.

McKinney was a member of faculty of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology when he moved to the University of Kansas to begin the program in environmental engineering. Before he retired in 1993, McKinney held the first NT Veatch Distinguished Professorship of Civil Engineering.

McKinney was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering in 1977 for contributions to the development of biological wastewater treatment processes and to the advancement of the environmental engineering profession.

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Important facts

Born
1926
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 September 2021
Occupation
Environmental engineer, microbiologist, environmentalist, ecologist, university teacher
Nationality
United States
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Kansas
Employers
University of Kansas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ross E. McKinney?

American environmental engineer

When was Ross E. McKinney born?

Ross E. McKinney was born in 1926.

When did Ross E. McKinney die?

Ross E. McKinney died on 18 September 2021.

What was Ross E. McKinney's occupation?

Ross E. McKinney was an environmental engineer, microbiologist, environmentalist, ecologist and university teacher.

What nationality was Ross E. McKinney?

Ross E. McKinney was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ross E. McKinney

· Wikidata: Q48572500

· DBpedia: Ross E. McKinney

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