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Karl Anker Jørgensen

b. 1955

Danish chemist

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Born 1955. Karl Anker Jørgensen is a Danish chemist, researcher and athletics competitor.

Karl Anker Jørgensen (born 15 June 1955) is a Danish chemist whose research has focused on organic chemistry, particularly organocatalysis, asymmetric synthesis and stereoselective reaction design. He has been associated with the Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University where he has worked on catalytic methods for the preparation of chiral molecules.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Aarhus University
Employers
Aarhus University
Awards
Carlsberg Foundation Research Prize; H. C. Ørsted Gold Medal; Villum Kann Rasmussen Annual Award; Marie Curie Medal; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog
Also known as
Karl A. Jørgensen, Karl A Jørgensen, Karl Jørgensen, K. A. Jørgensen, K A Jørgensen, K. Jørgensen
moreK Jørgensen, Jørgensen, Jørgensen K, Jørgensen K., Jørgensen K. A., Jørgensen KA, Karl Anker Jorgensen, Karl A. Jorgensen, Karl A Jorgensen, K. A. Jorgensen, K A Jorgensen, K. Jorgensen, K Jorgensen, Jorgensen, Jorgensen K, Jorgensen K., Jorgensen K. A., Jorgensen KA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Karl Anker Jørgensen?

Danish chemist

When was Karl Anker Jørgensen born?

Karl Anker Jørgensen was born on 15 June 1955 in Aarhus.

What is Karl Anker Jørgensen's occupation?

Karl Anker Jørgensen is a chemist, researcher and athletics competitor.

What nationality is Karl Anker Jørgensen?

Karl Anker Jørgensen is Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Anker Jørgensen

· Wikidata: Q12321364

· DBpedia: Karl Anker Jørgensen

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