Dade Moeller

American health physicist and professor

Dade William Moeller (February 27, 1927 – September 26, 2011) was a prominent American health physicist and professor known for his contributions to radiation protection and environmental health. He was a key figure in the development of standards and practices for radiation safety and environmental protection.

Early life and education

Dade Moeller was born in Poplarville, Mississippi. He served in the United States Navy during World War II before pursuing higher education. Moeller earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1948. He later obtained a Master of Science degree in Sanitary Engineering from North Carolina State University and a Doctor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Career

Dade William Moeller

Moeller began his career as a health physicist at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he worked on radiation protection and safety. He later joined the faculty at Harvard University, where he taught courses in radiation protection and environmental health. Moeller was instrumental in establishing the Harvard School of Public Health's program in health physics.

Throughout his career, Moeller was actively involved in the development of national and international standards for radiation protection. He served on numerous committees and advisory boards, including the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) and the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).

Contributions to health physics

Moeller's work in health physics focused on the safe use of radiation in medicine, industry, and research. He was a strong advocate for the application of scientific principles to the management of radiation risks. Moeller authored several influential textbooks and articles on radiation protection, which are widely used in the field.

Awards and honors

Dade Moeller received numerous awards for his contributions to health physics and environmental protection. He was a fellow of the Health Physics Society and received the society's highest honor, the Robley D. Evans Commemorative Medal. Moeller was also recognized by the American Academy of Health Physics and the American Nuclear Society.

Legacy

Moeller's legacy in the field of health physics is marked by his dedication to education and the development of safety standards. His textbooks and teachings continue to influence new generations of health physicists and environmental scientists.

Related pages

• Health physics
• Radiation protection
• Environmental health
• Harvard School of Public Health