John W. Cahn
Metallurgist and academic innovator
Born
1928
97 years ago
Died
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of materials science, particularly in the study of phase transformations and alloy behaviors. Worked at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and held various academic positions. Published influential research papers that advanced the understanding of metallic systems and their properties. Awarded the National Medal of Science for exceptional contributions to metallurgical science.
Developed Cahn-Hilliard theory
Received National Medal of Science
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