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George Whitesides

Woodford L. and Ann A. Flowers University Professor, Harvard University, USA.

Research: Whitesides’ research covers a wide range of topics from organic chemistry to materials science, microfluidics, self-assembly and nanotechnology. The goal: to develop diagnostic tools that are of low cost and simple to use.

Nominator comment:“George deserves a place on the list for his contributions to microfluidics and low-cost assay development.”

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Part of the Power List 2019

The Top 100

This year we’ve returned to our Top 100 format for The Power List, showcasing the tremendous range of talent, ingenuity and leadership present across all corners of analytical science on a global scale.

Go to The Power List 2019