George Andrew Olah
Chemist and Nobel Prize winner
Born
May 22nd, 1927
98 years ago
Died
2017
8 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in Hungary, a prominent chemist and academic contributed to the field of organic chemistry. Moved to the United States and took a position at the University of Southern California. Conducted pioneering research on carbocations, leading to the development of new theories in the area. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 for the work on the study of reactive intermediates in chemical reactions. Authored numerous publications and mentored many students throughout a long academic career.
Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994
Conducted significant research on carbocations
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