C. B. van Niel
Dutch-American microbiologist (1897–1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Cornelis Bernardus van Niel (also known as Kees van Niel; November 4, 1897 – March 10, 1985) was a Dutch-American microbiologist. He introduced the study of general microbiology to the United States and made key discoveries explaining the chemistry of photosynthesis.[1]
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Born | Cornelis Bernardus van Niel (1897-11-04)November 4, 1897 Haarlem, Netherlands |
Died | March 10, 1985(1985-03-10) (aged 87) Carmel, California, U.S. |
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Alma mater | TU Delft |
Known for | Chemistry of photosynthesis |
Awards | National Medal of Science (1963) Leeuwenhoek Medal (1970) |
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Fields | Microbiology |
Institutions | Hopkins Marine Station |
Doctoral advisor | Albert Kluyver |
Doctoral students | Roger Stanier |
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