Background
Kramer, Amihud was born on May 7, 1913 in Austria-Hungary. Came to the United States, 1921. Naturalized, 1926. Son of Nathan and Sabina (Puder) Kramer.
Kramer, Amihud was born on May 7, 1913 in Austria-Hungary. Came to the United States, 1921. Naturalized, 1926. Son of Nathan and Sabina (Puder) Kramer.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1938. Master of Science, University Maryland, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland, 1942.
Coop agent Soil Conservation Service, Washington, 1938-1940. Food chemist National Canners Association, 1941-1943. Member Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences, National Research Council, 1943-1945.
Member faculty University Maryland, 1945-1981, professor horticulture and food science, 1948-1981. Co-founder, director International Foods Consultant, 1962. Science adviser, laboratory director Refrigeration Research Foundation.
Member committees National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council. Consultant, lecturer in field.
Board directors Hillel Foundation With Aus, 1943-1945. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Quality Control, American Institute Chemists, American Society Horticultural Science. Member Institute Food Technologists, American Society of Heating, American Society for Testing and Materials, Inter Society Color Council, International Institute Refrigeration (vice president communications C2), American Association of University Professors, Cosmos Club, Cabin John Club, Seven Locks Tennis Club, Sigma Xi, Alpha Zeta, Phi Tau Sigma.
Married Diana Stevan, June 3, 1939. Children: John B., Marc S.