Jean-Marie Lehn

Nobel Prize-winning French chemist

Jean-Marie Lehn - Nobel Prize-winning French chemist
Born

September 30th, 1939
85 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

France

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A French chemist and academic contributed significantly to supramolecular chemistry. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1987 for work on the development and use of molecules with highly selective structure-specific interactions. Active in educating and promoting science through various academic institutions and serving on scientific committees. Led research efforts that withstood scrutiny and advanced understanding in the field.

Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1987

Pioneered research in supramolecular chemistry

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