Heinz Wolff
Physiologist and engineer, Wolff's Periodic Table
Born
April 29th, 1928
96 years ago
Died
December 15th, 2017
7 years ago — 89 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United Kingdom
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A physiologist and engineer, contributed significantly to the fields of physiology and biomedical engineering. Served as a professor at Brunel University in London and was a prominent figure in promoting science education through television programs. Developed the Wolff's Periodic Table as a tool in psychophysics and engineering. His work focused on the relationship between physiology and engineering principles.
Developed Wolff's Periodic Table
Hosted scientific programs on BBC
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