About Borys Paton
Lived 1918 – 2020 (aged 101). Borys Paton was a Russian and Ukrainian metallurgist, engineer, politician, inventor, university teacher and researcher, known for National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Welding.
Family Paton was married to Olha Paton and had a daughter, Yevheniya, who was also a scientist.
Honours and awards Ukraine Hero of Ukraine (26 November 1998) – for dedicated service to science, outstanding achievements in the field of welding and special electrometallurgy, which contributed to the recognition and approval of the authority of Soviet science in the world. Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise: 1st class (27 November 2008) – for many years of untiring service to the science, outstanding personal contribution to strengthening the scientific and economic potential of Ukraine 2nd class (December 7, 2018) – for a significant personal contribution to the development of national science, strengthening the scientific and technical potential of the Ukrainian state, many years of fruitful work and on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. 4th class (26 November 2003) – for outstanding personal contribution to the development of domestic science, strengthening scientific and technological capacities and on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine 5th class (13 May 1997) – for outstanding personal contribution to the Ukrainian state in the development of science, the approval authority of the national academic school in the world State Prize of Ukraine (2004) Four Orders of Lenin (1967, 1969, 1975, 1978) 2nd class (Russia, 27 November 1998) – for outstanding contribution to science Order of Honour (Russia, 19 January 2004) – for outstanding contribution to science and to strengthen friendship and cooperation between Russia and Ukraine
Other 2020: IEEE Honorary Membership Korolev Gold Medal (2003)
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Who was Borys Paton?
Soviet and Ukrainian scientist (1918–2020)
When was Borys Paton born?
Borys Paton was born on 14 November 1918 in Kyiv.
When did Borys Paton die?
Borys Paton died on 19 August 2020 in Kyiv.
What was Borys Paton's occupation?
Borys Paton was a metallurgist, engineer, politician, inventor, university teacher and researcher.
What was Borys Paton known for?
Borys Paton was known for National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and Welding.
What nationality was Borys Paton?
Borys Paton was Russian and Ukrainian.
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