Ahmed Zewail

Ahmed Zewail

Biography

Who?

Quiz

Ahmed Hassan Zewail

Nationality: Egyptian

Gender: Male

Date of Birth: February 26, 1946

~in Damanhur, Egypt

~Currently: 69 Years Old

1. If he didn't achieve his discoveries would the scientific field of study be different? If so, How?

2. What were some of the awards he received for his works?

3. If he didn't arrive in the United States, would his opportunities to work and study be different?

Born on the banks of the Nile River, raised by parents with some education. He grew up with encouragement to someday become a great professor, with high degrees from studying abroad. During his early years he had a clear vision that he loved physical and mathematics of science. Once he graduated from high school he went to Alexandria University and the faculty of science there, he graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science. After, that he was appointed to a teaching position at a University to teach undergraduates. He then continued his studies in the United States at the University of Pennsylvania. In the United States, he studied the many fields of science. Today he is living very happily!

Awards, Honors, & Degrees

I chose Ahmed Zewail Because..

Three Fun Facts

~Awards:

Guggenheim Fellowship for Natural Science(1987), World Prize in Chemistry (1993), Nobel Peace Prize (1999), Albert Eisenstein Award of Science (2006), Priestley Medal(1993)

~Degrees:

Oxford University, UK (1991): M.A., h.c.

University of Pennsylvania, USA (1997):D.Sc.,h.c.

Swinburne University,Australia (1999):D.U., h.c.

1. Zodiac Sign is a Pisces

2. President Obama sought Zewail's input in a new initiative to bridge the West and Islamic countries, naming Zewail as one of the first three Science Envoys to travel as ambassadors to centers of science throughout the Muslim countries.

3. He was awarded the highest honor an Egyptian citizen can receive from the state, the Grand Collar of the Nile.

4. Zewail has became a naturalized US citizen and repeatedly stating that he has no desire to enter into politics

I chose him because of his contributions to modern chemistry. Also because when researching chemist on the internet, he had a very interesting name that I have never heard of before. Lastly Ahmed Zewail is not you typical textbook scientist, therefore many students do not know about him!

Discoveries

"Father of Femtochemistry"

Chemistry Joke

Developed a rapid laser technique which enabled scientist to study the action of atoms during chemical reactions and to gain more control over the outcomes.

Q: When was the first Noble gas produced?

A: In 1164 AD, when Alfonso II, King of Argon, ate the first burrito.

Have you heard of the chemist who was reading a book about helium?

He just couldn't put it down!

Alexa Crowell Period 7