Ryōji Noyori
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Who was Ryōji Noyori?
Japanese chemist who won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on chirally catalyzed hydrogenation reactions. His research advanced asymmetric synthesis in organic chemistry.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Ryōji Noyori (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Chemistry | 2001 | for their work on chirally catalysed hydrogenation reactions |
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