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Ezio Rizzardo

b. 1943

Italian-Australian chemist

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About Ezio Rizzardo

Born 1943. Ezio Rizzardo is an Australian and Italian chemist and inventor, known for Reversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization.

Biography Born in Italy, Rizzardo's family immigrated to Australia in 1957. After graduating from the University of New South Wales, he studied the photochemistry of organic nitro compounds at the University of Sydney, receiving his PhD in organic chemistry in 1969. He has worked on polymer chemistry at CSIRO since 1976. The trio had been awarded the ATSE Clunies-Ross Award earlier in the year.

He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (2002) and the Royal Society (2010). He was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia in 2018.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Reversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization
Education
University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, CSIRO
Employers
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Awards
Companion of the Order of Australia; Centenary Medal; Prime Minister's Prize for Science; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; Fellow of the Royal Society; Clarivate Citation Laureates

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ezio Rizzardo?

Italian-Australian chemist

When was Ezio Rizzardo born?

Ezio Rizzardo was born on 26 December 1943 in Onigo.

What is Ezio Rizzardo's occupation?

Ezio Rizzardo is a chemist and inventor.

What is Ezio Rizzardo known for?

Ezio Rizzardo is known for Reversible addition−fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization.

What nationality is Ezio Rizzardo?

Ezio Rizzardo is Australian and Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ezio Rizzardo

· Wikidata: Q15809092

· DBpedia: Ezio Rizzardo

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