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James Tour

Who

James Tour · Science & Medicine

What

Chemist known for molecular electronics, nanomachines and graphene

When

1959, New York, United States

Where

United States

Biography

James Tour is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Chemist known for molecular electronics, nanomachines and graphene

How & why

James M. Tour is a chemist at Rice University known for molecular electronics, synthetic 'nanocars' and nanomachines, and methods for producing graphene. His group's work on single-molecule devices and flash graphene has been widely cited. Born into a Jewish family, he identifies as a Messianic Jew.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry

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Chemist known for molecular electronics, nanomachines and graphene

1959

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Chemistry