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Odd Hassel

Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate (1897–1981)

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Odd Hassel was a Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate. His major focus was on problems related to molecular structure, and his research helped contribute to the development of the concept of conformation and its application in chemistry.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Christiania wd
Died
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Place of death
Oslo wd
Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
physical chemist, chemist, university teacher, physicist wd
Education
University of Oslo, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin wd

Positions held wd

  • professor

Awards wd

  • Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class (1960)
  • Gunnerus Medal (1964)
  • The Norwegian Chemical Society Guldberg-Waage Medal (1964)
  • Nobel Prize in Chemistry (1969)
  • Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎
  • Centenary Prize (1957)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Questions

When was Odd Hassel born?
Odd Hassel was born on 17 May 1897 in Christiania.
What positions has Odd Hassel held?
Positions held by Odd Hassel include: professor.
Where did Odd Hassel study?
Odd Hassel was educated at University of Oslo, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Odd Hassel · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q157212 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Odd Hassel.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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