Michael Kasha

Michael Kasha
Born(1920-12-06)December 6, 1920
DiedJune 12, 2013(2013-06-12) (aged 92)
NationalityUkrainian-American[2]
CitizenshipAmerican
Alma materCooper Union
University of California, Berkeley
University of Michigan
Known forKasha's rule
Scientific career
Fieldsphysical chemistry, biophysics
Doctoral advisorGilbert N. Lewis[1]
Doctoral studentsMostafa El-Sayed

Michael Kasha (December 6, 1920 – June 12, 2013) was an American physical chemist and molecular spectroscopist who was one of the original founders of the Institute of Molecular Biophysics at Florida State University .[3]

  1. ^ El-Sayed, Mostafa (December 1, 1991). "Michael Kasha - Editorial, Biographical Sketch, Summary of Research Contributions, Research Associates, and Publications list". Journal of Physical Chemistry. 95 (25): 10215–10220. doi:10.1021/j100178a001. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  2. ^ McClure, Donald S. "Biographical Memoirs: Michael Kasha, 1920-2013" (PDF). National Academies of Sciences. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
  3. ^ Renowned FSU scientist Michael Kasha dies at 92, tallahassee.com, Jun. 13, 2013