Stanley Miller
Stanley Lloyd Miller (March 7, 1930 – May 20, 2007) was an American chemist. He was known for discovering the Miller–Urey experiment, which showed that complex organic molecules could be synthesised from inorganic precursors.[1] He was seen as the "father of prebiotic chemistry".[2][3]
Stanley Lloyd Miller | |
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| Born | March 7, 1930 |
| Died | May 20, 2007 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater | University of California at Berkeley |
| Known for | Abiogenesis |
| Awards | Oparin Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | University of Chicago Columbia University University of California, San Diego |
| Doctoral students | Jeffrey Bada |
References
- ↑ Bada JL. New insights into prebiotic chemistry from Stanley Miller's spark discharge experiments. Chemical Society Reviews 42 (5) (2013). p. 2186–2196. doi:10.1039/c3cs35433d.
- ↑ Stanley L. Miller (1930-2007): A Biographical MemoirNational Academy of Sciences (USA). p. 1–40.
- ↑ Stanley L. Miller (1930-2007): reflections and remembrances. Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres 38 (5) (2007). p. 373–381. doi:10.1007/s11084-008-9145-2.
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