| Full Name |
Lillian Moller Gilbreth |
| Date of Birth |
24 May 1878 |
| Place of Birth |
Oakland, California, USA |
| Date of Death |
02 January 1972 |
| Place of Death |
Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
University of California, Berkeley; Brown University |
| Profession |
Industrial engineer, management consultant, psychologist |
| Years of Activity |
Early 20th century - Mid 20th century |
| Brief Information |
Lillian Gilbreth was an American psychologist and industrial engineer who, along with her husband Frank Bunker Gilbreth, pioneered time and motion studies. She was instrumental in applying management principles to the home and was the first woman elected to the Society of Industrial Engineers. Her work significantly influenced workplace efficiency and the field of ergonomics, particularly in making work environments more accessible for people with disabilities. |