Ross E. McKinney

Ross E. McKinney
Born	(1926-08-02)2 August 1926 San Antonio, Texas
Died	18 September 2021(2021-09-18) (aged 95) Durham, North Carolina
Citizenship	American
Alma mater	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Southern Methodist University
Scientific career
Fields	Environmental engineering
Institutions	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Kansas, Duke University
Notable students	Perry McCarty, Daniel A. Vallero

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. ^[1]

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. ^[2]

References

1. "Faculty in the Congressionally Chartered National Academies". University of Kansas. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
2. "Biographies of Members". National Academy of Engineers. 1977-01-01. Retrieved 2018-02-12.