Knut Schmidt-Nielsen

Knut Schmidt-Nielsen (September 24, 1915-January 25, 2007) was a prominent figure in the field of comparative physiology.

Born in Trondheim, Norway, Schmidt-Nielsen moved to the United States, where he studied at Swarthmore College, Stanford University, and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Schmidt-Nielsen published over 275 scientific papers, received the International Prize for Biology, and authored an authoritative text on animal physiology; Schmidt-Nielsen is widely recognized as having made significant contributions to ecophysiology, as well as considered "the father of comparative physiology and integrative biology". Schmidt-Nielsen was James B. Duke Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biology at Duke University and a member of the United States National Academy of Sciences.

Books

 * The Camel's Nose: Memoirs Of A Curious Scientist ISBN 978-1559635127
 * Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environment ISBN 978-0521570985
 * How Animals Work ISBN 978-0521096928