Herbert C. Brown

Herbert C. Brown , born Herbert Charles Brown on 22 May, 1912 in London, United Kingdom , was a renowned chemist and professor . He held citizenship in both the United Kingdom and the United States . Brown completed his education at the University of Chicago .

His doctoral advisor was Hermann Irving Schlesinger , and one of his notable doctoral students was Yoon Nung-min . Throughout his career, Brown made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, culminating in his award of the 1979 Nobel Prize in Chemistry . He continued his work as a chemist and professor until his passing on 19 December, 2004 in West Lafayette, Indiana .