The Saga of Mario Molina
Category
Scientists & Inventors
Era / Tenure
19 March 1943 – 7 October 2020
Leaderboard Rank
#61 in Scientists & Inventors
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ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Mario José Molina-Pasquel Henríquez (19 March 1943 – 7 October 2020) was a Mexican physical chemist.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
He played a pivotal role in the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole, and was a co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his role in discovering the threat to the Earth's ozone layer from chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
He was the first Mexican-born scientist to receive a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and the third Mexican-born person to receive a Nobel prize.
