Sergey Ivanovich Vavilov

Russian physicist and academic leader

Sergey Ivanovich Vavilov - Russian physicist and academic leader
Born

March 24th, 1891
133 years ago

Died

1951
74 years ago — 60 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Russia

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A prominent physicist and academic, contributed significantly to the field of optics and photometry. Served as the director of the Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Played a crucial role in the establishment of scientific institutions in the Soviet Union. Participated in the Soviet Academy of Sciences and promoted research in various scientific disciplines.

Led the Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Contributed to the study of optics

Promoted scientific research in Soviet Union

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