Richard Zare, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Richard Zare

American chemist

Date of Birth: 19-Nov-1939

Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Profession: chemist, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Richard Zare

  • Richard Neil Zare (born November 19, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio) is the Marguerite Blake Wilbur Professor in Natural Science and a Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University.
  • Throughout his career, Zare has made a considerable impact in physical chemistry and analytical chemistry, particularly through the development of laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and the study of chemical reactions at the molecular and nanoscale level.
  • LIF is an extremely sensitive technique with applications ranging from analytical chemistry and molecular biology to astrophysics.
  • One of its applications was the sequencing of the human genome.Zare is known for his enthusiasm for science and his exploration of new areas of research.
  • He has mentored over 150 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, of whom more than 49 are women or members of minorities.
  • Zare is a strong advocate for women in science, and a fellow of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS) as of 2008.

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