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Hartmut Michel

Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry 1988
Hartmut Michel — Nobel Prize
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Chemistry 1988
Born : 1948-07-18 — Ludwigsburg, West Germany
“for the determination of the three-dimensional structure of a photosynthetic reaction centre”
Chemistry · 1988
Hartmut Michel, born on July 18, 1948, in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, is a German chemist renowned for his contributions to molecular biology. In 1988, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his determination of the three-dimensional structure of a photosynthetic reaction center. His work has enhanced the understanding of the mechanisms of photosynthesis, a vital process for life on Earth. Michel is also recognized for his commitment to scientific research and education.

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Who is Hartmut Michel?
Hartmut Michel, born on July 18, 1948, in Ludwigsburg, West Germany, is a German chemist renowned for his contributions to molecular biology. In 1988, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his determination of the three-dimensional structure of a photosynthetic reaction center. His work has enhanced the understanding of the mechanisms of photosynthesis, a vital process for life on Earth. Michel is also recognized for his commitment to scientific research and education.
In what year did Hartmut Michel win the Nobel Prize?
1988 — Chemistry
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