Famous Scientists & Their Contribution to The Home Science

Home Science Famous Scientists & Their Contribution

1. Dr. Ellen H. Richard – Dr. Richard was an American Industrial and Environmental chemist during the 19* century. Her pioneering work and experimental research in sanitary engineering and Home Science laid the foundation of a new science ‘Home Economics’. She was the founder of Home Economics movement and used the science in her own home. She used chemistry in the study of nutrition.
2. Dr. S. Anandalakshmi- Dr. Anandalaksmi did her doctorate in Human Development from the University of Wisconsin. She worked in the ‘Vidya Mandir’ of Chennai as a part of an innovative school for primary education. She taught at the Lady Irwin College and started the Child Development Department (Post Graduate). She voluntarily worked with SEWA, Ahmadabad, SKWC Barefoot College and Bal Mandir. Her publication mainly dealt with cognitive development, social development, research methods and Indian cultural aspects. She has also written book on education, Child Development and Family Relations.
3. Rajammal P. Devadas- Rajammal P. Devdas was an Indian nutritionist, educationist and was former vice Chancellor of Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science. She was a member of the State Planning Commission of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Commission for Women and the elected Vice President of the World Food Conference. The Government of India awarded her the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 1992.
4. Dr. G Subbulakshmi- Dr. G subbulakshmi is an eminent nutritionist with an experience of 45 years in the field of education, research and administrative work. She has been conferred with many awards for her commendable work in the field of nutrition. She has worked as a specialist with the Urmul dairy, Heinz India, Hindustan Lever, ICDS, Indian Agriculture Research Institute etc.
5. Flemmie Pansy Kittrell- Flemmie Pansy Kittrell was an internationally acclaimed nutritionist but her main focus was on child development and family welfare. In her 40 years of teaching, she travelled to many developing countries to bring about an improvement in family conditions. She was the First African- American woman to receive a Ph.D. in nutrition. She attracted limelight on the role of women in world and always encouraged women for higher education.
6. Dr. M.S. Swaminathan- Dr. Swaminathan is renowned for his leading role in India’s Green Revolution. He is known as “Father of Indian Green Revolution” for his developing high- yielding varieties of wheat and rice in India. His vision is to rid the world of hunger and poverty. He has also worked for sustainable agriculture, sustainable food security and the preservation of biodiversity

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