Famous People with Name Asima

Asima Chatterjee            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Asima Chatterjee: was an Indian chemist noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry and phytomedicine.[1] Her most notable work includes those on vinca alkaloids, and the development of anti-epileptic and anti-malarial drugs. She also authored a considerable volume of work on medicinal plants of the Indian subcontinent.She joined the Lady Brabourne College, of the University of Calcutta in 1940 as the founding head of the department of chemistry. In 1944, Chatterjee became the first woman to be conferred Doctorate of Science by an Indian University.[1] In 1954, Asima Chatterjee joined the University College of Science of the University of Calcutta, as reader in pure chemistry. In 1962, Chatterjee was appointed the prestigious Khaira professorship of Chemistry at the University of Calcutta, a position she held till 1982[1].

Asimakis Fotilas            Origin/Culture/Country: Greek

Asimakis Fotilas: was a Greek politician and a revolutionary leader. He was president of the parliament in 1822. He took part in the Georgios Kountouriotis government in 1824 where he resigned immediately and was a political opponent of Kountouriotis. in which he was prosecuted and plundered at his house. Later, Otto went to power and became a soldier.

Elena Asimakopoulou            Origin/Culture/Country: Greek

Elena Asimakopoulou: is a model and beauty contestant. In April 2006 she was 1st runner-up to Miss Star Hellas (??? ?????) pageant, winning the B Miss Hellas (? ??? ?????) title and the chance to represent Greece in the Miss Europe 2006 pageant in France.