Scientist/researcher Famous Names Starting with Letter J

A Danish scientist who won the 1926 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Fibiger had claimed to fi

A Danish scientist who won the 1926 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Fibiger had claimed to find an organism he called Spiroptera carcinoma that caused cancer in mice and rats. Later, it was shown that this specific organism was not the primary cause of the tumors. Because of this, some consider Fibiger's Nobel Prize to be undeserved, but others credit Fibiger with showing that external stimuli can induce cancer.

Was a Dutch scientist and thermodynamicist famous for his work on the equation of state for gases an

Was a Dutch scientist and thermodynamicist famous for his work on the equation of state for gases and liquids

A German physicist who shared the 1987 Nobel Prize in Physics for work in high-temperature supercond

A German physicist who shared the 1987 Nobel Prize in Physics for work in high-temperature superconductivity. He was born in Neuenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany to Anton and Elisabeth Bednorz.

German nuclear physicist. During World War II, he worked on the German nuclear energy project, also

German nuclear physicist. During World War II, he worked on the German nuclear energy project, also know as the Uranium Club, in which he made contributions to the separation of uranium isotopes.

Was a Danish palaeoecologist and plant ecologist, who made a major impact on pollen analysis as a sc

Was a Danish palaeoecologist and plant ecologist, who made a major impact on pollen analysis as a scientific discipline. He was born in Sønderborg and began studies in botany at the University of Copenhagen in 1923 under professor C.H. Ostenfeld, and with considerable inspiration from prof.em. Christen Raunkiær. At first he worked with macrophyte vegetation of lakes in relation to water pH. The influence from Raunkiær is particularly evident in Iversen‘s doctoral thesis, in which he divided herbaceous plants into hydrotypes based on experiments and morphological studies: xerophytes, mesophytes, hygrophytes

A prominent 20th century German physicist, and Physics Nobel Prize laureate who was closely involved

A prominent 20th century German physicist, and Physics Nobel Prize laureate who was closely involved with the Deutsche Physik movement under the Nazi regime.

Was an English polar scientist who helped protect Antarctica from exploitation.John Heap was born in

Was an English polar scientist who helped protect Antarctica from exploitation.John Heap was born in Manchester, England. He was educated at the Quaker-founded Leighton Park School in Reading and Edinburgh University where he studied geography. He began h

A research professor of analytical chemistry who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002. F

A research professor of analytical chemistry who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2002. Fenn won the award for his work in the field of mass spectrometry, specifically for the electrospray ionization technique often used to identify and analyze biological macromolecules.

Is an American astronaut and a veteran of one space shuttle mission. He is the first enrolled member

Is an American astronaut and a veteran of one space shuttle mission. He is the first enrolled member of a Native American tribe to fly in space.Herrington was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma. He grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Riverton, Wyoming, and Plan

Was a British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, notable for his interest in child development and his

Was a British psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, notable for his interest in child development and his pioneering work in attachment theory.John Bowlby’s intellectual career began at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he studied psychology and pre-clinical sciences. He won prizes for outstanding intellectual performance. After Cambridge, he took some time to work with maladjusted and delinquent children, then at the age of twenty-two enrolled at University College Hospital in London. At the age of twenty-six, he qualified in medicine. While still in medical school he also found time to enroll himself in the Institute for Psychoanalysis. Following medical school, he trained in adult psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital. In 1937, he qualified as a psychoanalyst, and he became president of Trinity College in 1938.

American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, after doing research

American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, after doing research on animal behavior. He also conducted the controversial "Little Albert" experiment. Later he went on from psychology to become a popular author on child rearing, and an acclaimed contributor to the advertising industry.

Is a leading demographer, particularly in the fields of fertility transition and health transition.

Is a leading demographer, particularly in the fields of fertility transition and health transition. He has researched extensively in Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia since 1959. He has had a significant impact on demographic teaching, research and po

A Hungarian-Canadian chemist.

A Hungarian-Canadian chemist.

Was an American computer scientist recognised for his large contribution to computer architecture an

Was an American computer scientist recognised for his large contribution to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design. He is considered by many to be "the father of RISC architecture."

A scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for his work on the stereochemistry of enzy

A scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1975 for his work on the stereochemistry of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.

English biochemist and crystallographer who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Max Perutz

English biochemist and crystallographer who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Max Perutz; their group in the Cavendish Laboratory investigated the structure of heme-containing proteins.

Is an American engineer of Mexican descent and a NASA astronaut.

Is an American engineer of Mexican descent and a NASA astronaut.

A distinguished American social psychologist, who has made contributions to the study of helping beh

A distinguished American social psychologist, who has made contributions to the study of helping behaviour. Currently, he is a professor of psychology at Princeton University's Department of Psychology.Darley studied at Swarthmore College from 1956 to 1960, obtaining his Bachelor's degree (1960), and later attended Harvard University, from which he obtained his Master's degree in 1962 and his Ph.D.in 1965.Darley is probably best known for his collaboration with Bibb Latané in looking at why people do not always intervene (i.e. offer aid) at the scene of an emergency, a research interest largely stemming from the tragic case of Kitty Genovese, the New Yorker who was murdered in a New York suburb in March 1964 in the presence of 38 witnesses, none of whom even telephoned the police.

Was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose thoughts and ideas have be

Was an American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose thoughts and ideas have been greatly influential in the United States and around the world. Dewey, along with Charles Sanders Peirce and William James, is recognized as one of the founders of the philosophical school of Pragmatism. He is also one of the founders of functional psychology and was a leading representative of the progressive movement in U.S. schooling during the first half of the 20th century.[1] Although Dewey is best known for his works on education, he also wrote on a wide range of subjects, including experience and nature, art and experience, logic and inquiry, democracy, and ethics.

Is a renowned theoretical computer scientist.He received his bachelor's degree from Seattle Universi

Is a renowned theoretical computer scientist.He received his bachelor's degree from Seattle University in 1961 and his master's degree and Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1962 and 1964, respectively. He then worked for three years at Princeton University.

Is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and a former NASA astronaut. Married to the former Bren

Is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and a former NASA astronaut. Married to the former Brenda I. Walters of St. Louis, Missouri, they have three grown children and two grandchildren.

English chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997

English chemist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1997

American medical scientist and Nobel laureate.

American medical scientist and Nobel laureate.

Was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the English punk rock band The Cla

Was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the English punk rock band The Clash. He was also a member of the The 101'ers, The Mescaleros and (temporarily) The Pogues.

Was one of the first demographers, though by profession he was a haberdasher. Born in London, Graunt

Was one of the first demographers, though by profession he was a haberdasher. Born in London, Graunt, along with William Petty, developed early human statistical and census methods that later provided a framework for modern demography. He is credited with