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Pekka Pyykkö

Finnish professor of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki · Finland · On the map · Academics · Born 1941 · age 85

Veli Pekka Pyykkö is a Finnish academic. He was professor of Chemistry at the University of Helsinki. From 2009-2012, he was the chairman of the International Academy of Quantum Molecular Science. He is known for his extension to the periodic table of elements, known as the Pyykkö model.

Pekka Pyykkö is read about 12 times a day, in 13 languages.

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A life in dates

2012Schrödinger MedalAward2009Knight of the French Order of Academic PalmsAward2002Humboldt PrizeAward1997A. I. Virtanen AwardAward1941Born12 October 1941

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Awards

Schrödinger Medal2012
Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms2009
Humboldt Prize2002
A. I. Virtanen Award1997
Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland

About this person

Country
Finland
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1941 · age 85