C. B. van Niel

Cornelis Bernardus van Niel (also known as Kees van Niel; November 4, 1897 – March 10, 1985) was a Dutch-American microbiologist. He introduced the study of general microbiology to the United States and made key discoveries explaining the chemistry of photosynthesis.

C. B. van Niel
Born
Cornelis Bernardus van Niel

(1897-11-04)November 4, 1897
Haarlem, Netherlands
DiedMarch 10, 1985(1985-03-10) (aged 87)
Carmel, California, U.S.
Nationality
  • United States
  • Netherlands
Alma materTU Delft
Known forChemistry of photosynthesis
AwardsNational Medal of Science (1963)
Leeuwenhoek Medal (1970)
Scientific career
FieldsMicrobiology
InstitutionsHopkins Marine Station
Doctoral advisorAlbert Kluyver
Doctoral studentsRoger Stanier
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