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Günther Wilke (1925–2016)
Author(s) -
Keim Wilhelm,
Leitner Walter
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
angewandte chemie international edition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.831
H-Index - 550
eISSN - 1521-3773
pISSN - 1433-7851
DOI - 10.1002/anie.201700122
Subject(s) - chemistry , enthusiasm , art history , philosophy , art , theology
Günther Wilke, Director of the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Coal Research from 1969 to 1993 passed away on December 9, 2016 at the age of 91. He profoundly influenced the field of organometallic chemistry and catalysis research, in particular homogeneous transition‐metal catalysis. His findings have become fundamental elements of contemporary science, and many former co‐workers whom he influenced and supported have held, or currently hold key positions in both academia and in industry.