Salimuzzaman Siddiqui

Chemist and scholar, eminent researcher

Salimuzzaman Siddiqui - Chemist and scholar, eminent researcher
Born

October 19th, 1897
127 years ago

Died

April 14th, 1994
31 years ago — 96 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Pakistan

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A prominent chemist and scholar, contributed significantly to the field of chemistry through research in natural products and medicinal chemistry. Held various academic positions, including serving as the director of the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. Authored numerous research papers and was involved in establishing several scientific institutions in Pakistan. Played a key role in promoting scientific education and research in the country.

Conducted pioneering research in medicinal chemistry

Served as the director of the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Authored numerous influential research papers

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