George S. Hammond
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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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Nikolaos A. PeppasAlso won Oesper Award
Peter J. StangAlso won George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry
Geraldine L. RichmondAlso won Othmer Gold MedalBernd GieseAlso won James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry
Paul Hugh EmmettAlso won Remsen AwardAbout this person
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. 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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