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Eli Ruckenstein

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Eli Ruckenstein · Science & Medicine

What

Chemical engineer known for catalysis, colloids and interfaces

When

1925, Botoșani, Romania — 2020, USA

Where

Romania · United States

Biography

Eli Ruckenstein is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Chemical engineer known for catalysis, colloids and interfaces

How & why

Eli Ruckenstein was a chemical engineer, long a distinguished professor at the University at Buffalo, renowned for foundational work on catalysis, colloids and interfaces and awarded the U.S. National Medal of Science. Born in Botoșani, he built his career first in Romania and then in the United States. He is of Romanian-Jewish origin and is listed among Jewish scientists by the Jinfo compilation.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Chemical engineer known for catalysis, colloids and interfaces

1925

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry