Leo Kouwenhoven

Dutch physicist and university professor
Person human Q1818637
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Leo Kouwenhoven

Summary

Leo Kouwenhoven is a human[1]. Born in Pijnacker-Nootdorp[2], he… he was born on December 10, 1963[3]. He worked as a physicist[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Leo Kouwenhoven was born in Pijnacker-Nootdorp[2].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven was born on December 10, 1963[3].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[7].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven's professions included physicist[4].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Among Leo Kouwenhoven's employers was Delft University of Technology[8].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven was educated at Delft University of Technology[9].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven received the Spinoza Prize[10].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[11].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven received the Newcomb Cleveland Prize[12].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven was a member of National Academy of Sciences[13].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[14].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven is recorded as male[15].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven supervised Pablo Jarillo-Herrero as a doctoral student[17].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven supervised Ronald Hanson as a doctoral student[18].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven's Commons category is recorded as Leo Kouwenhoven[19].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven's family name is recorded as Q56539073[20].
  • Leo Kouwenhoven's given name is recorded as Leo[21].

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Origins and Family

Leo Kouwenhoven's place of birth was Pijnacker-Nootdorp[2]. He was born on December 10, 1963[3].

Education

Leo Kouwenhoven was educated at Delft University of Technology[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physicist[4] and university teacher[5]. Leo Kouwenhoven was employed by Delft University of Technology[8]. Doctoral students include Pablo Jarillo-Herrero[17], a university teacher[22], b. 1976[23], of Spain[24], awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers[25], specialised in condensed matter physics[26] and Ronald Hanson[18], a quantum physicist[27], b. 1976[28], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[29], awarded the Ammodo Science Award for Fundamental Research[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Spinoza Prize[10], a science award[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1995[33]; Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[11], a grade of an order[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1815[36]; and Newcomb Cleveland Prize[12], a science award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1923[39].

Why It Matters

Leo Kouwenhoven ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[6]

His notable doctoral advisees include Pablo Jarillo-Herrero[40], a university teacher[41], b. 1976[42], of Spain[43], awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers[44], specialised in condensed matter physics[45] and Ronald Hanson[46], a quantum physicist[47], b. 1976[48], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[49], awarded the Ammodo Science Award for Fundamental Research[50].

FAQs

Where was Leo Kouwenhoven born?

Born in Pijnacker-Nootdorp[2], Leo Kouwenhoven…

What did Leo Kouwenhoven do for work?

Leo Kouwenhoven worked as physicist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Leo Kouwenhoven go to school?

Leo Kouwenhoven was educated at Delft University of Technology[9].

What awards did Leo Kouwenhoven receive?

Honors received include Spinoza Prize[10], Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[11], and Newcomb Cleveland Prize[12].

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Class ancestry

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