George S. Hammond
American chemist (1921-2005) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 84
George Simms Hammond was an American scientist and theoretical chemist who developed "Hammond's postulate", and fathered organic photochemistry,-the general theory of the geometric structure of the transition state in an organic chemical reaction.
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Hammond's research is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science. His research garnered him the Norris Award in 1968, the Priestley Medal in 1976, the National Medal of Science in 1994, and the Othmer Gold Medal in 2003. He served as the executive chairman of the Allied Chemical Corporation from 1979 to 1989.
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Nikolaos A. PeppasBoth received Oesper Award
Peter J. StangBoth received George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum ChemistryBernd GieseBoth received James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry
Manson BenedictBoth received Glenn T. Seaborg MedalRobert BergmanBoth received James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry