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Japanese chemist (1922–2019) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hitoshi Nozaki (野崎 一, Nozaki Hitoshi, 1922 – September 25, 2019),[1] sometimes spelled Hitosi, was a Japanese chemist specializing in the field of organic chemistry, known as the head of Japanese organic chemistry research, and one of the discoverers of Nozaki–Hiyama–Kishi reaction. He was Emeritus Professor of Kyoto University.[2]
Hitoshi Nozaki 野崎 一 | |
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![]() Hitoshi Nozaki | |
Born | 1922 |
Died | (aged 97) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Alma mater | Kyoto Imperial University |
Known for | Nozaki–Hiyama–Kishi reaction |
Awards | Japan Academy Prize (1986) Order of the Sacred Treasure (1992) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Organic chemistry |
Institutions | Kyoto University Okayama University of Science |
Doctoral students | Ryoji Noyori Tamejiro Hiyama |
Other notable students | Yoshito Kishi |
Nozaki was born in Okayama, Japan, in 1922. He received his BS and PhD degree, respectively, from the Kyoto Imperial University.[3]
In Japan, Hitoshi Nozaki was one of the leaders of the organic chemistry academic circles during the period of Japanese post-war economic miracle.
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