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Richard A. Friesner

b. 1952

American chemist

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About Richard A. Friesner

Born 1952. Richard A. Friesner is an American chemist, known for Density functional theory, Drug design and Force field (chemistry).

Richard A. Friesner is an American theoretical chemist and William P. Schweitzer Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2008, and the National Academy of Sciences in 2016. Richard Friesner co-founded Schrödinger in 1990.

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Important facts

Born

9 August 1952

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Chemist

Nationality

United States

Known for

Density functional theory, Drug design, Force field (chemistry), Molecular docking, Protein structure prediction

Education

University of Chicago, University of California, Berkeley

Employers

Columbia University

Awards

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences; American Academy of Arts and Sciences; National Academy of Sciences

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Richard A. Friesner's

Adriaan Cornelis Zaanen

Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard A. Friesner?

American chemist

When was Richard A. Friesner born?

Richard A. Friesner was born on 9 August 1952.

What is Richard A. Friesner's occupation?

Richard A. Friesner is a chemist.

What is Richard A. Friesner known for?

Richard A. Friesner is known for Density functional theory, Drug design, Force field (chemistry), Molecular docking and Protein structure prediction.

What nationality is Richard A. Friesner?

Richard A. Friesner is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard A. Friesner

· Wikidata: Q7323561

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