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George William Gray

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British organic chemist (1926-2013)

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George William Gray was a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Hull who was instrumental in developing the long-lasting materials which made liquid crystal displays possible. He created and systematically developed liquid crystal materials science, and established a method of practical molecular design.

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1995Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology
1987Leverhulme Medal
1983Fellow of the Royal Society
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Clifford Paterson Lecture

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George William Gray was a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Hull who was instrumental in developing the long-lasting materials which made liquid crystal displays possible. He created and systematically developed liquid crystal materials science, and established a method of practical molecular design. Gray was recipient of the 1995 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology.

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United Kingdom
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Scientist
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deceased
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Lived 1926 to 2013 · aged 86
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