Nicholas C. Handy

Chemist and academic in England

Nicholas C. Handy - Chemist and academic in England
Born

June 17th, 1941
83 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United Kingdom

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Specialized in theoretical and computational chemistry, contributing significantly to the field. Served as a professor and held various academic positions at institutions including the University of East Anglia. Conducted research that advanced the understanding of chemical processes and reaction mechanisms. Published numerous papers and authored influential textbooks that have been widely used in chemistry education.

Contributed to the development of computational chemistry methods

Published extensively in the field of theoretical chemistry

Held professorship at the University of East Anglia

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