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W. Albert Noyes

American chemist (1898-1980) · United States · Scientists · Died at 82

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William Albert Noyes Jr., commonly known as W. Albert Noyes Jr., was an American chemist known for his contributions to photochemistry. During World War II, he was a leader in U.S. defense research efforts.

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1980Died25 November 19801972Honorary Doctorate at the Laval UniversityAward1970Charles Lathrop Parsons AwardAward1965Golden Plate AwardAward1963Patterson-Crane AwardAward1957Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of ParisAwardWillard Gibbs AwardAward1954Priestley MedalAward1898Born18 April 1898

Awards

Honorary Doctorate at the Laval University1972
Charles Lathrop Parsons Award1970
Golden Plate Award1965
Patterson-Crane Award1963
Willard Gibbs Award1957
Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Paris1957
Priestley Medal1954
Fellow of the American Physical Society
Honorary doctor of the University of Ottawa

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Father: William A. Noyes

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William Albert Noyes Jr., commonly known as W. Albert Noyes Jr., was an American chemist known for his contributions to photochemistry. During World War II, he was a leader in U.S. defense research efforts. He chaired the chemistry department at the University of Rochester, edited several important chemistry journals, and throughout his career was a prominent voice for international scientific cooperation. He was the son of the renowned chemist William A. Noyes; they became the first father-son pair to win the Priestley Medal, the highest honor given by the American Chemical Society.

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1980 · aged 82

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