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Willis Whitfield

Physicist · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1919 to 2012 · aged 92

Willis Whitfield was an American physicist and inventor of the modern cleanroom, a room with a low level of pollutants used in manufacturing or scientific research. His invention earned him the nickname, "Mr. Clean," from Time Magazine.

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Awards

National Inventors Hall of Fame2014

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2012 · aged 92