Axel Becke | |
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| Born | June 10, 1953 (age 71) Esslingen, Germany |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | |
| Known for | Density functional theory Electron localization function Hybrid functional |
| Awards | Killam Prize (2016) Herzberg Gold Medal (2015) Chemical Institute of Canada Medal (2015) FRS (2006) Schrödinger Medal (2000) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Computational chemistry |
| Institutions | |
| Notable students | Erin Johnson |
Axel Dieter Becke FRS (born June 10, 1953) is a physical chemist and Professor of Chemistry at Dalhousie University, Canada. He is a leading researcher in the application of density functional theory (DFT) to molecules.