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Makoto Kumada
Japanese chemist (1920-2007) · Japan · On the map · Scientists · Died at 87
Makoto Kumada was a Japanese chemist and was a Professor of Chemistry first at Osaka City University until his retirement in 1983 at Kyoto University in Japan. In 1972, Kumada's group reported nickel-catalyzed cross coupling reactions nearly concurrently with the Corriu group working in France.
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About this person
The Kumada coupling now bears his name.
Country
Japan
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2007 · aged 87
