Michael J. S. Dewar

Theoretical Chemist, Dewar–Chatt–Duncanson Model

Michael J. S. Dewar - Theoretical Chemist, Dewar–Chatt–Duncanson Model
Born

September 24th, 1918
107 years ago

Died

1997
28 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Indian-born American theoretical chemist contributed significantly to the field of chemistry. Developed the Dewar–Chatt–Duncanson model, which provided insight into bonding in organometallic compounds. Served as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin and published extensively in scientific journals, influencing future research in theoretical and computational chemistry. His work laid groundwork for advancements in molecular modeling and theoretical studies of chemical reactivity.

Developed the Dewar–Chatt–Duncanson model

Published over 300 scientific papers

Served as a professor at University of Texas at Austin

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