Ryōji Noyori

Nobel Prize-winning chemist and academic

Ryōji Noyori - Nobel Prize-winning chemist and academic
Born

September 3rd, 1938
86 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Japan

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A prominent chemist and academic, contributions focused on asymmetric synthesis. Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 alongside other researchers for work on chirality in chemical processes. Deeply involved in academic pursuits, serving as a professor and later as president of the RIKEN research institute. Work in catalysis has influenced advancements in pharmaceuticals and chemical research.

Awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001

Developed important techniques in asymmetric synthesis

Led the RIKEN research institute as president

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