Gerhard Ertl
German physicist
1936 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German physicist
Born
October 10, 1936
Age
~90 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
physicist, chemist, university teacher
GermanyBorn in Stuttgart
1936
Born in Stuttgart (1936-10-10)
1955
EducationStudied at University of Stuttgart (1955–1957)
1957
EducationStudied at University of Paris (1957–1958)
1958
EducationStudied at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1958–1959)
1985
AwardCarl Friedrich Gauss Medal
1985
AwardCentenary Prize
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Gerhard Ertl is a German physicist and a Professor emeritus at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft in Berlin, Germany. Ertl's research laid the foundation of modern surface chemistry, which has helped explain how fuel cells produce energy without pollution, how catalytic converters clean up car exhausts and even why iron rusts, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said.
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Who is Gerhard Ertl?+
Gerhard Ertl is a German physicist and a Professor emeritus at the Department of Physical Chemistry, Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft in Berlin, Germany. Ertl's research laid the foundation of modern surface chemistry, which has helped explain how fuel cells produce energy without po
What does the name Gerhard mean?+
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
When was Gerhard Ertl born?+
Gerhard Ertl was born on October 10, 1936.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — October 10, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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