Dan Shechtman (born 24 January 1941) is an Israeli scientist. He received the 2011 Nobel Prize in chemistry for his discovery of quasicrystals.
He was born on 24 January 1941, in Tel Aviv, Israel. His early education laid the foundation for his later achievements in the field of science. He attended the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, where he pursued his undergraduate and graduate studies in materials engineering. His fascination with the properties of materials and crystal structures became a guiding force in his academic and professional life.
Shechtman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion in 1966. He continued his education at the Technion, completing his Master’s degree in Materials Engineering in 1968. Subsequently, he earned his Doctorate in Materials Engineering in 1972.
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