Jay J. Heeger
American chemist, physicist
1936 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American chemist, physicist
Born
January 22, 1936
Age
~90 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
engineer, physicist, university teacher
United StatesBorn in Sioux City
1936
Born in Sioux City (1936-01-22)
1983
AwardOliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize
1989
AwardJohn Scott Award
1995
AwardBalzan Prize
2000
AwardNobel Prize in Chemistry
2007
AwardGold medal of the Spanish National Research Council
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Alan Jay Heeger is an American physicist, academic and Nobel Prize laureate in chemistry.
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Who is Jay J. Heeger?+
Alan Jay Heeger is an American physicist, academic and Nobel Prize laureate in chemistry.
What does the name Jay mean?+
The name Jay means "An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.". It is of English origin.
When was Jay J. Heeger born?+
Jay J. Heeger was born on January 22, 1936.
Name Meaning
An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.
The name Jay is of English origin, meaning "An English surname transferred from the nickname from Old French jai (“jay (bird)”), a nickname for a chatty or showy person.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jay — January 22, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
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