Birthdate: October 27, 1913
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Prostějov, Czechia
Died: August 18, 1998
Otto Wichterle, a prominent Czech chemist, is celebrated for his invention of modern soft contact lenses. His extensive body of work includes numerous patents and publications in organic and inorganic chemistry, polymer science, and biomedical materials. Wichterle’s research covered a wide range of topics such as organic synthesis, polymerization, fiber technology, and the synthesis of biomedical materials. He emphasized the significance of scientific research for the betterment of society and pushed boundaries between “pure” and “applied” science to drive innovation and progress.
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