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November 3, 1928
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September 20, 2022
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Nick Holonyak is an engineer and physicist born on November 3, 1928 in Zeigler, Illinois. He holds citizenship in the United States. Holonyak earned his education at the University of Illinois System and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. John Bardeen was his doctoral advisor.
Nick Holonyak's notable work includes the development of the light-emitting diode (LED). In recognition of his contributions, Holonyak was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2008.
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