Peter Dervan

American chemist
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Peter Dervan

Summary

Peter Dervan is a human[1]. He was born in Boston[2]. He was born on June 28, 1945[3]. He worked as a chemist[4] and researcher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Peter Dervan was born in Boston[2].
  • Peter Dervan was born on June 28, 1945[3].
  • Among Peter Dervan's spouses was Jaqueline Barton[7].
  • Peter Dervan held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Peter Dervan worked as a chemist[4].
  • Peter Dervan's professions included researcher[5].
  • Peter Dervan was employed by California Institute of Technology[9].
  • Peter Dervan's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[10].
  • Peter Dervan was educated at Boston College[11].
  • Peter Dervan's doctoral advisor was Jerome Berson[12].
  • Peter Dervan received the Willard Gibbs Award[13].
  • Peter Dervan received the Harvey Prize[14].
  • Peter Dervan received the National Medal of Science[15].
  • Peter Dervan received the Tolman Award[16].
  • Peter Dervan received the Arthur C. Cope Award[17].
  • Peter Dervan received the Wilbur Cross Medal[18].
  • Peter Dervan was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Peter Dervan was a member of National Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Peter Dervan was a member of French Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Peter Dervan was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Peter Dervan was a member of American Philosophical Society[23].
  • Peter Dervan is recorded as male[24].
  • Peter Dervan's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Peter Dervan supervised Peter G. Schultz as a doctoral student[26].
  • Peter Dervan supervised Milan Mrksich as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Peter Dervan was born in Boston[2]. He was born on June 28, 1945[3].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[10], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30] and Boston College[11], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1863[33], headquartered in Chestnut Hill[34]. Peter Dervan's doctoral advisor was Jerome Berson[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[4] and researcher[5]. Peter Dervan was employed by California Institute of Technology[9]. Doctoral students include Peter G. Schultz[26] and Milan Mrksich[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Willard Gibbs Award[13], a chemistry award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1911[38]; Harvey Prize[14], a science award[39], in Israel[40], founded in 1972[41]; National Medal of Science[15], a science award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44]; Tolman Award[16], an award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1960[47]; Arthur C. Cope Award[17], a science award[48], in United States[49], founded in 1973[50]; and Wilbur Cross Medal[18], an award[51], founded in 1966[52].

Personal Life

Among Peter Dervan's spouses was Jaqueline Barton[7].

Why It Matters

Peter Dervan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

His notable doctoral advisees include Peter G. Schultz[55], a chemist[56], b. 1956[57], of United States[58], awarded the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry[59], specialised in biochemistry[60].

FAQs

Where was Peter Dervan born?

Peter Dervan's place of birth was Boston[2].

Who was Peter Dervan married to?

Peter Dervan's spouses include Jaqueline Barton[7].

What did Peter Dervan do for work?

Peter Dervan worked as chemist[4] and researcher[5].

Where did Peter Dervan go to school?

Peter Dervan was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[10] and Boston College[11].

What awards did Peter Dervan receive?

Honors received include Willard Gibbs Award[13], Harvey Prize[14], National Medal of Science[15], and Tolman Award[16].

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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