William Conan Davis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

William Conan Davis

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1926

Place of Birth: Waycross, Georgia, United States

Profession: scientist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

William Conan Davis (born August 22, 1926) is a professor emeritus and was chair of natural sciences at St.
Philip's College in San Antonio, Texas.
The William C.
Davis Science Building is named in his honor. He is best known for his research in food chemistry.
He discovered arabinogalactan and used it to create instant mashed potatoes.
His discoveries also improved potato chips and soft serve ice cream.
He developed an organic glue for use in particle board.
More recently, he co-developed the formula for Dasani water. In addition to his scientific work, he is a Lutheran lay minister, served during the Korean War, and has received the Purple Heart.