Hitoshi_Nozaki

Hitoshi Nozaki

Hitoshi Nozaki

Japanese chemist (1922–2019)


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]

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Life

Nozaki was born in Okayama, Japan, in 1922. He received his BS and PhD degree, respectively, from the Kyoto Imperial University.[3]

Contributions

In Japan, Hitoshi Nozaki was one of the leaders of the organic chemistry academic circles during the period of Japanese post-war economic miracle.

Notable students

Recognition


References

  1. Tamejiro Hiyama, Organofluorine Compounds: Chemistry and Applications. NY: Springer-Verlag GmbH, 2000.

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