Birthdate: September 3, 1938
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Ashiya, Hyogo, Japan
Ryōji Noyori is a renowned Japanese chemist recognized for his pioneering research in chirally catalyzed reactions. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2001 alongside William S. Knowles for their groundbreaking work on chirally catalyzed hydrogenations. Noyori’s significant contributions in this area have greatly enhanced the knowledge and utilization of asymmetric synthesis in chemistry. His influential work continues to shape the creation of new pharmaceuticals and essential chemical compounds, establishing him as a respected figure in the scientific realm.
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