Morten P. Meldal
Danish chemist (born 1954)
1954 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish chemist (born 1954)
Born
January 16, 1954
Age
~72 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
chemist, researcher, biochemist
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Copenhagen
1954
Born in Copenhagen (1954-01-16)
1979
EducationStudied at Technical University of Denmark (1979–1982)
1997
AwardEllen et Niels Bjerrums Chemistry Prize
2009
AwardRalph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry
2011
AwardVincent du Vigneaud Award
2019
AwardClarivate Citation Laureates
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Morten Peter Meldal is a Danish chemist and Nobel laureate. He is a professor of chemistry at the University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is best known for developing the CuAAC-click reaction, concurrently with but independent of Valery V. Fokin and K. Barry Sharpless.
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Who is Morten P. Meldal?+
Morten Peter Meldal is a Danish chemist and Nobel laureate. He is a professor of chemistry at the University of Copenhagen in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is best known for developing the CuAAC-click reaction, concurrently with but independent of Valery V. Fokin and K. Barry Sharpless.
What does the name Morten mean?+
The name Morten means "A male given name from Danish or Norwegian.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Morten P. Meldal born?+
Morten P. Meldal was born on January 16, 1954.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Danish or Norwegian.
The name Morten is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "A male given name from Danish or Norwegian.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Morten — January 16, 1954
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Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
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Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
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Owl — wisdom, ancestors, forgiveness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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