Chemical Science Lectureship
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Details
Status | Closed |
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Nominator eligibility | Anyone |
Nominee location | Global |
Career stage | All career stages |
About this lectureship
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Winners

Christopher Chang, Princeton University
For making significant contributions to 乐天堂app下载 chemical sciences community and beyond.
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