Bill Wolverton
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B. C. “Bill” Wolverton (born 1932)[1] is an American scientist specialized in chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, marine biology and environmental engineering.
He is well known for being the principal investigator of the famous NASA Clean Air Study, where plants were tested in order to find out their ability to purify air. He completed his PhD in environmental engineering in 1978.[2]
Biography
Early life and career
Bill Wolverton was born and lived his early life in the rural areas of
In 1971 he was recruited to
After completing his
Further studies on the ability of interior plants to improve the indoor environment continued through a jointly funded program with NASA and the
In 1990, following the release of the NASA Clean Air Study, Dr. Wolverton retired from NASA and started a small research company of his own (Wolverton Environmental Services) together with his wife Yvonne and son, John. Since leaving NASA he has lectured throughout the world; written books on the subject and been awarded numerous patents. In 2010 Dr. Wolverton was inducted into the Plantscape Industry Alliance Hall of Fame.
References
- ^ Gary W. Stutte. "Phytoremediation ofIndoor Air: NASA, Bill Wolverton, and the Development of an Industry" (PDF). europa.eu. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Plants Clean Air and Water for Indoor Environments". NASA. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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