Ebenezer Vedamuthu was born in India and had his undergraduate education there. He obtained his graduate degrees in the United States. His work experience in microbiology has been in the academia a...view moreEbenezer Vedamuthu was born in India and had his undergraduate education there. He obtained his graduate degrees in the United States. His work experience in microbiology has been in the academia and in the food industry. He is now retired and lives in Oregon with his wife Judi and their cat, Venus. He has two grown sons. He is active in his church and his interests include bird watching and the science and lore of cheeses from around the world.view less