Elias James Corey

January 10, 2024
Chemist

Quick Facts

Elias James Corey
Full Name Elias James Corey
Occupation Chemist
Date Of Birth Jul 12, 1928(1928-07-12)
Age 96
Birthplace Massachusetts
Country United States
Birth City Massachusetts
Horoscope Cancer

Elias James Corey Biography

Name Elias James Corey
Birthday Jul 12
Birth Year 1928
Place Of Birth Massachusetts
Home Town Massachusetts
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Cancer

Elias James Corey is one of the most popular and richest Chemist who was born on July 12, 1928 in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. American organic chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a theory and methodology for organic synthesis in 1990. He spent the majority of his career working as a professor at Harvard University.

He won the National Medal of Science in 1988, the same year that Milton Friedman did.

He had three children with his wife Claire.

Elias James Corey Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Chemist
House Living in own house.

Elias James Corey is one of the richest Chemist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elias James Corey 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned both a bachelor’s degree and a Ph.D. from MIT.

He was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1988 and the Priestley Medal from the American Chemical Society in 2004.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Elias James Corey height Not available right now. Elias weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Elias James Corey Dating?

According to our records, Elias James Corey is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Elias James Corey’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record : We have no records of past relationships for Elias James Corey. You may help us to build the dating records for Elias James Corey!

Facts & Trivia

Elias Ranked on the list of most popular Chemist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Elias James Corey celebrates birthday on July 12 of every year.

What did Elias James Corey do?

Elias James Corey (born July 12, 1928) is an American organic chemist. In 1990, he won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry “for his development of the theory and methodology of organic synthesis”, specifically retrosynthetic analysis.

Why did Elias James Corey win the Nobel Prize?

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1990 was awarded to Elias James Corey “ for his development of the theory and methodology of organic synthesis.”

Who is the famous organic chemist?

In brief. Quiz: How well do you know R. B. Woodward? Had Robert Burns Woodward lived to see his 100th birthday this week—on April 10—one wonders what the famed organic chemist would have thought of 2017.

Who has the highest h index in chemistry?

1 Whitesides,G.M. 169
2| Karplus,M.| 144
3| Corey,E.J.#| 140
4| Heeger,A.J.#| 134
5| Grätzel,M.| 128

What is the purpose of retrosynthetic analysis?

Retrosynthetic analysis is a technique for solving problems in the planning of organic syntheses. This is achieved by transforming a target molecule into simpler precursor structures regardless of any potential reactivity/interaction with reagents. Each precursor material is examined using the same method.

More Chemists

Related Posts