Robert Byron Bird

Robert Byron Bird (February 5, 1924 – November 13, 2020) was an American chemical engineer. He was professor emeritus in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was known for his research in transport phenomena of non-Newtonian fluids.[1] Bird was a recipient of the National Medal of Science in 1987.[2] He was born in Bryan, Texas.

Bird died on November 13, 2020 at the age of 96.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "R. Byron Bird". University of Wisconsin-Madison. Archived from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  2. ↑ "The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details". National Science Foundation. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  3. ↑ "Chemical engineering pioneer Robert Byron Bird passes away at 96 - University of Wisconsin-Madison". College of Engineering - University of Wisconsin-Madison. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.