King Salman presents 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science to KAUST Professor Jean M. J. Fréchet
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Summary
Professor Jean M.J. Fréchet, former VP at KAUST, received the 2019 King Faisal Prize in Science for his contributions to chemical science. His work includes the convergent synthesis of dendrimers, chemically amplified photoresists, and organic photovoltaics. Fréchet expressed his confidence that KAUST will contribute to scientific excellence and economic development in the Kingdom. Why it matters: The award highlights KAUST's role in fostering scientific innovation and recognizes contributions with global impact from researchers based in the Kingdom.
Keywords
King Faisal Prize · KAUST · Jean Fréchet · dendrimers · photovoltaics
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