Philip C. Nelson

American theoretical physicist
Person human Q15437283
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Summary

Philip C. Nelson was born on November 22, 1957[1], in Kansas City[2]. He has worked as a theoretical physicist[3] and physicist[4]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[5]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United States[6]
  • Native language: English[7]
  • Employer: University of Pennsylvania[8]
  • Award received: Fellow of the American Physical Society[9], Emily M. Gray Award[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Family name: Nelson[12]
  • Given name: Philip[13], Charles[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15]

FAQs

Where was Philip C. Nelson born?

Philip C. Nelson was born in Kansas City[2].

What did Philip C. Nelson do for work?

Philip C. Nelson worked as a theoretical physicist[3] and physicist[4].

What awards did Philip C. Nelson receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Physical Society[9] and Emily M. Gray Award[10].

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  7. [8] ↑ . ORCID Registry. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . biophysics.org. biophysics.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [5] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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