Paul Hugh Emmett | |
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 Emmett in 1955 | |
| Born | September 22, 1900 Portland, Oregon, US |
| Died | April 22, 1985 (aged 84) Portland, Oregon, US |
| Resting place | River View Cemetery Portland, Oregon |
| Alma mater | Undergraduate:Oregon State University
Graduate: California Institute of Technology |
| Known for | Catalysis, BET theory |
| Awards | Appointed to National Academy of Sciences |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Johns Hopkins University
California Institute of Technology Mellon Institute of Industrial Research Columbia University Oregon State University Portland State University |
| Doctoral advisor | Arthur F. Benton |
| Notable students | Rowland Hansford |
Paul Hugh Emmett (September 22, 1900 – April 22, 1985) was an American chemist best known for his pioneering work in the field of catalysis and for his work on the Manhattan Project during World War II. He spearheaded the research to separate isotopes of uranium and to develop a corrosive uranium gas. Emmett also made significant contributions to BET Theory which explains the relationship between surface area and gas adsorption. He served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University for 23 years throughout his scientific career.