Richard R. Ernst
Nobel Prize-winning Swiss chemist
Born
Died
2021
4 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss chemist and academic contributed significantly to the field of chemistry, particularly in the development of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Played a pivotal role in transforming NMR into a powerful analytical tool, enabling advancements in various scientific fields, including pharmaceuticals and materials science. In 1991, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for contributions that laid the groundwork for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in medicine. Held a distinguished academic career, serving as a professor at ETH Zurich and engaging in extensive research that influenced both academic study and practical applications of NMR technology.
Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1991
Developed techniques in nuclear magnetic resonance
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