Thomas H. Pigford, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Thomas H. Pigford

nuclear engineer

Date of Birth: 21-Apr-1922

Place of Birth: Meridian, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 27-Feb-2010

Profession: writer, engineer, author, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Thomas H.
Pigford (April 4, 1922 – February 27, 2010) was a professor and the founding chairman of the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley.
The scope of his career in nuclear engineering consisted of reactor design, nuclear safety, fuel cycles, and radioactive waste management.
He is credited for having an influential voice in nuclear policy.
Pigford was generally well respected by scientists and environmentalists alike because of the expertise he brought to the subject and his objectivity.
He was considered a pro-nuclear advocate, but only if done so in a safe way.