Renowned Chemist Pál Sohár Passes Away at 88
Pál Sohár, celebrated Hungarian chemist and member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, passed away at the age of 88.
Pál Sohár, an acclaimed Hungarian chemist and distinguished member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA), passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday.
The news was announced by the MTA on Monday, shared via the Hungarian News Agency (MTI).
Born in Budapest in 1936, Sohár Pál completed his diploma in chemical engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 1959. He obtained his doctorate in 1962, followed by a candidate degree in 1967, and attained the title of Doctor of Science in 1973.
Sohár began his professional career at the Pharmaceutical Research Institute in 1960. By 1970, he was leading the Spectroscopy Workgroup.
He transitioned to the role of scientific advisor in 1974 and in 1980 assumed leadership of the Structural Research Department at EGIS Pharmaceuticals.
Between 1992 and 2000, he was involved with the Faculty of Science at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), focusing on General and Inorganic Chemistry.
From 1999 to 2006, he led the MTA-ELTE Spectroscopic Research Group.
His research predominantly concentrated on infrared and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, particularly in structural elucidation.
Sohár authored the first Hungarian monograph on NMR spectroscopy and co-authored the inaugural Hungarian-language textbook on IR spectroscopy with Sándor Holly, earning them critical acclaim.
Pál Sohár was elected as a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2001 and became a full member in 2007. He chaired the MTA's Material and Molecular Structure Committee from 1990 to 2005. In recognition of his extensive contributions, he was awarded the shared Széchenyi Prize in 1994, highlighting his impact on the scientific community.
The news was announced by the MTA on Monday, shared via the Hungarian News Agency (MTI).
Born in Budapest in 1936, Sohár Pál completed his diploma in chemical engineering at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 1959. He obtained his doctorate in 1962, followed by a candidate degree in 1967, and attained the title of Doctor of Science in 1973.
Sohár began his professional career at the Pharmaceutical Research Institute in 1960. By 1970, he was leading the Spectroscopy Workgroup.
He transitioned to the role of scientific advisor in 1974 and in 1980 assumed leadership of the Structural Research Department at EGIS Pharmaceuticals.
Between 1992 and 2000, he was involved with the Faculty of Science at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), focusing on General and Inorganic Chemistry.
From 1999 to 2006, he led the MTA-ELTE Spectroscopic Research Group.
His research predominantly concentrated on infrared and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, particularly in structural elucidation.
Sohár authored the first Hungarian monograph on NMR spectroscopy and co-authored the inaugural Hungarian-language textbook on IR spectroscopy with Sándor Holly, earning them critical acclaim.
Pál Sohár was elected as a corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 2001 and became a full member in 2007. He chaired the MTA's Material and Molecular Structure Committee from 1990 to 2005. In recognition of his extensive contributions, he was awarded the shared Széchenyi Prize in 1994, highlighting his impact on the scientific community.
AI Disclaimer: An advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system generated the content of this page on its own. This innovative technology conducts extensive research from a variety of reliable sources, performs rigorous fact-checking and verification, cleans up and balances biased or manipulated content, and presents a minimal factual summary that is just enough yet essential for you to function as an informed and educated citizen. Please keep in mind, however, that this system is an evolving technology, and as a result, the article may contain accidental inaccuracies or errors. We urge you to help us improve our site by reporting any inaccuracies you find using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page. Your helpful feedback helps us improve our system and deliver more precise content. When you find an article of interest here, please look for the full and extensive coverage of this topic in traditional news sources, as they are written by professional journalists that we try to support, not replace. We appreciate your understanding and assistance.
