When was René Pellat born?

René Pellat was born on 24 February 1936 in Hussein Dey.

What positions has René Pellat held?

Positions held by René Pellat include: high commissioner for atomic energy (1998–2003); president (1992–1995); president (1989–1992); visiting professor (since 1987); docent (1972–1982).

Where did René Pellat study?

René Pellat was educated at École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Bugeaud.

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René Pellat

French astrophysicist (1936–2003)

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René Pellat was a French astrophysicist who co-founded modern plasma physics in France along with Guy Laval. He also headed major French national research agencies including the French Space Agency and the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

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Born: 24 February 1936 wd
Place of birth: Hussein Dey wd
Died: 4 August 2003 wd
Place of death: Royan wd
Citizenship: France wd
Occupation: astronautical engineer, administrateur, researcher, plasma physicist, astrophysicist wd
Education: École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Bugeaud, University of Paris-Sud, Sorbonne Nouvelle-Paris 3 wd

Positions held wd

high commissioner for atomic energy (1998–2003)
president (4 November 1992 – 29 January 1995)
president (1989–1992)
visiting professor (since 1987)
docent (1972–1982)
researcher (since 1971)
consultant (1967–1972)
consultant (1962–1971)
engineer of the French Corps of Bridges and Roads (since 1961)

Awards wd

Knight of the Legion of Honour (1992)
Officer of the Legion of Honour (2000)
CNRS silver medal (1972)
Knight of the National Order of Merit

Questions

When was René Pellat born?: René Pellat was born on 24 February 1936 in Hussein Dey.
What positions has René Pellat held?: Positions held by René Pellat include: high commissioner for atomic energy (1998–2003); president (1992–1995); president (1989–1992); visiting professor (since 1987); docent (1972–1982).
Where did René Pellat study?: René Pellat was educated at École polytechnique, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Lycée Bugeaud.

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