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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Ballester and the second or maternal family name is Boix.

Manuel Ballester Boix was a famous Spanish chemist. He was born in Barcelona, Spain, on June 27, 1919, and passed away on April 5, 2005.

Manuel Ballester Boix's Life and Work

Manuel Ballester Boix studied very hard to become a scientist. He earned his first university degree at the University of Barcelona in 1944. Later, he completed his advanced studies, called a doctorate, in Madrid. To learn even more, he traveled to the United States and finished his training at Harvard University in 1951.

In 1944, Manuel Ballester Boix started working with a group of scientists at the Spanish National Research Council. This is a very important organization in Spain that helps with scientific research. His main work focused on two areas of chemistry: kinetics and organic chemistry.

  • Kinetics is about how fast chemical reactions happen.
  • Organic chemistry is the study of chemicals that contain carbon, which are found in all living things.

Important Awards and Recognition

Manuel Ballester Boix was recognized for his important scientific discoveries.

  • 1982 - He received the Prince of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research. This is one of the most important awards in Spain. It is given to people who have made big contributions in science and technology.

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