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François Wesemael

1954 – 2011

Canadian astronomer

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About François Wesemael

Lived 1954 – 2011 (aged 57). François Wesemael was a Canadian astronomer, known for Stellar atmosphere.

François Wesemael (20 January 1954 in Vietnam – 28 September 2011 in Montreal, Quebec) was a Canadian astrophysicist who specialised in modeling stellar atmospheres.

He was widely recognized for his talents in communication and outreach, and a supervisor of student projects.

Early life and education François Wesemael was born in Vietnam, moving with his family to France, Luxemburg and then Canada during his childhood. He received a bachelor's degree from the Université de Montréal in 1974.

Career After receiving his PhD in 1979, he became a professor at the Department of Physics at the Université de Montréal. He remained there for the rest of his career.

Awards

1992 - Rutherford Memorial Medal of the Royal Society of Canada. 1988 - Herzberg Medal from the Canadian Association of Physicists.

Popular works

2006 - Profession astronome, Les presses de l'Université de Montréal

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Important facts

Born
20 January 1954, Ho Chi Minh City
Birth century
20th century
Died
28 September 2011, Montreal
Occupation
Astronomer
Nationality
Canada
Known for
Stellar atmosphere
Education
University of Rochester, Université de Montréal, University of Montreal
Positions held
Professeur des universités
Employers
Université de Montréal
Awards
Rutherford Memorial Medal in Physics; Canadian Association of Physicists; Rutherford Memorial Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François Wesemael?

Canadian astronomer (1954-2011)

When was François Wesemael born?

François Wesemael was born on 20 January 1954 in Ho Chi Minh City.

When did François Wesemael die?

François Wesemael died on 28 September 2011 in Montreal.

What was François Wesemael's occupation?

François Wesemael was an astronomer.

What was François Wesemael known for?

François Wesemael was known for Stellar atmosphere.

What nationality was François Wesemael?

François Wesemael was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Wesemael

· Wikidata: Q3086054

· DBpedia: François Wesemael

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