Janez Strnad
Physicist and academic from Slovenia
Born
March 4th, 1934
91 years ago
Died
2015
10 years ago — 81 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Slovenia
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Contributed to the field of physics through academic work and research. Held a significant position in the academic community and published numerous scientific papers. Engaged in the development of advanced theoretical models in physics and mentored many students throughout an extensive academic career.
Published influential papers in physics
Contributed to physics education in Slovenia
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