The Saga of Ben Feringa
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
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#451 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Bernard Lucas "Ben" Feringa (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɛrnɑrt ˈlykɑz bɛn ˈfeːrɪŋɣaː]; born 18 May 1951) is a Dutch synthetic organic chemist who specializes in molecular nanotechnology and homogeneous catalysis. He is the Jacobus van 't Hoff Distinguished Professor of Molecular Sciences at the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, University of Groningen; and an Academy professor of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
Feringa's research on molecular machines was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside Sir J.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Feringa's research on molecular machines was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside Sir J.
