John Williams Mellor (born December 28, 1928) is a French-born American economist, known for his work in the field of economic and agricultural development in third world countries.
In 1985, he was awarded the Wihuri International Prize, for his “constructive work that has remarkably promoted and developed the security of nutrient supply for mankind.”[2] A Fulbright Scholar, he spent most of his academic career at his alma mater, Cornell University.
He has authored numerous articles, and several books, chiefly regarding economic and agricultural development in third world countries.
His parents were Desmond W. and Katherine (Beardsley) Mellor, and the family immigrated to the United States in 1929.
[6] He has also served as a professor at the American University of Beirut, as well as at Balwant Rajput College in India.