Ligia Gargallo facts for kids
Ligia Gargallo is a famous chemist and university professor from Chile. She is known for her groundbreaking work with special materials called Polymers. Her research has won her some of the most important awards in science.
A Life in Science
Ligia Gargallo has had a long and successful career. She works as a professor at two universities in Chile: the University of Tarapacá and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
Education and Research
Her journey in science began at the University of Chile, where she earned a degree in 1959. She continued her studies in Europe, earning more degrees from universities in Paris and Belgium.
Her main area of study is Polymers and Macromolecules. These are very large molecules made up of smaller, repeating units, like a long chain made of many links. Plastics are a common example of polymers. Dr. Gargallo's research into these materials has been very important. It has even helped scientists who design new medicines.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Gargallo's important work has been celebrated with major awards.
- 2007: She won the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science. This special prize honors the achievements of amazing women scientists from around the world.
- 2014: She received Chile's National Prize for Natural Sciences. This is one of the highest honors a scientist can get in Chile. It was given to her for her "pioneering work in the development of the chemistry of polymers and macromolecules."
External links
- Pontifical Catholic University of Chile page on Ligia Gargallo (Spanish)
See also
In Spanish: Ligia Gargallo para niños
