Erich Clar

Erich Clar (August 23, 1902 – March 27, 1987) was an organic chemist who studied polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon chemistry. He is considered as the father of that field.^[1] He was awarded the August Kekulé Medal by the Chemical Society of the GDR in 1965,^[2] the highest award given by that society to foreign scientists,^[3] and the first Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Research Award of the International Symposium on Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons in 1987.^[4]

References

1. "Dr. Erich (Eric) Clar". Retrieved 2014-01-20.
2. "High award for Glasgow scientist". The Glasgow Herald. October 29, 1965. p. 8. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
3. "New titular professors at Glasgow". The Glasgow Herald. June 29, 1966. p. 5. Retrieved 2014-01-20.
4. "ISPAC Awards". Retrieved 2014-01-20.