Lucas Feringa
Dutch Nobel laureate in chemistry
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Dutch Nobel laureate in chemistry
Born
May 18, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
chemist, university teacher
Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in Barger-Compascuum
1951
Born in Barger-Compascuum (1951-05-18)
1969
EducationStudied at University of Groningen (1969–1978)
2003
AwardKörber European Science Prize
2004
AwardSpinoza Prize
2005
AwardPrelog Medal and Lecture
2007
AwardJames Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry
About
Bernard Lucas "Ben" Feringa 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. Feringa's research on molecular machines was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry alongside Sir J. Fraser Stoddart and Jean-Pierre Sauvage.
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Who is Lucas Feringa?+
Bernard Lucas "Ben" Feringa 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 Profes
What does the name Lucas mean?+
The name Lucas means "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Lucas Feringa born?+
Lucas Feringa was born on May 18, 1951.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.
The name Lucas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin.. Etymology: From Lucas, from Λουκᾶς. See the Greek entry for more.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ik
Wind — breath, spirit, communication
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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