Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | March 9, 1923 |
Birth Place | Austria |
Age | 97 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Apr 19, 2016 (age 93) |
Birth Sign | Pisces |
Net worth
Walter Kohn, a renowned physicist from Austria, is believed to have a net worth ranging between $100,000 and $1 million by 2024. With a stellar reputation in the field of physics, Kohn's contributions have left a lasting impact on the scientific community. Born in 1923, he established himself as a prominent figure in solid-state physics and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1998 for his development of density functional theory. Kohn's extensive research and numerous accolades have undoubtedly played a significant role in his financial success.
About
A theoretical Physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1998 for his research in understanding electronic properties of materials. He also played an integral role in the development of density functional theory.
Before Fame
He arrived in England in 1938 as part of the famous Kindertransport rescue operation, where the UK took in nearly 10,000 Jewish children from Nazi territories.
Trivia
He became a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and in 1969.
Family Life
Both of his parents were killed in the Holocaust.
Associated With
He won the Nobel Prize the year before Ahmed Zewail did.