The Saga of George Andrew Olah
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
Active Era
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#155 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
George Andrew Olah (born Oláh András György; May 22, 1927 – March 8, 2017) was a Hungarian-American chemist. His research involved the generation and reactivity of carbocations via superacids.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
For this research, Olah was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 "for his contribution to carbocation chemistry." He was also awarded the Priestley Medal, the highest honor granted by the American Chemical Society and F.A.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
For this research, Olah was awarded a Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1994 "for his contribution to carbocation chemistry." He was also awarded the Priestley Medal, the highest honor granted by the American Chemical Society and F.A.
