1999-2000 Gunderson Award

IRRSO - "Man of the Century"

Dr. Arthur Charlesby (1915-1996) has been chosen as the recipient of the third annual Gunderson Award, by the International Registry of Radiation Safety Officers (IRRSO).  This award is given annually for outstanding achievements in Radiation Safety and Radiation Processing Technology.  This Gunderson Award was named for its first recepient, Darrell Gunderson. Darrell recieved the first annual Gunderson Award in 1997.

Dr. Charlesby discovered electron beam crosslinking of polyethylene in 1940 while working at the Royal Accademy in London.

We honor and remember Dr. Charlesby for his contributions to the Radiation Processing Industry. and as the "Man of the Century" for our industry.