Jay Kochi
American organic chemist (1927–2008)
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Summary
Jay Kochi was born on January 1, 1927[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on January 1, 2008[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a chemist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 17, 1927[7]
- Date of death: August 9, 2008[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Field of work: physical chemistry[10]
- Employer: University of Houston[11], Indiana University[12]
- Educated at: Iowa State University[13]
- Award received: James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry[14]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Doctoral student: Kyung Byung Yoon[17]
- Family name: Kōchi[18]
- Given name: Jay[19], Kazuo[20]
- Place of detention: Gila River War Relocation Center[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Jay Kochi include Kochi reaction[22], an eponymous chemical reaction[23].
Why It Matters
Jay Kochi is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
Entities named for him include Kochi reaction[22], an eponymous chemical reaction[23].
FAQs
Where was Jay Kochi born?
Jay Kochi was born in Los Angeles[2].
Where did Jay Kochi die?
Jay Kochi died in Houston[4].
What did Jay Kochi do for work?
Jay Kochi worked as a chemist[5].
Where did Jay Kochi go to school?
Jay Kochi was educated at Iowa State University[13].
What awards did Jay Kochi receive?
Honors received include James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry[14].