David Henry Solomon

David Henry Solomon AC FRS FAA FTSE (born 19 November 1929 in Adelaide, South Australia) is an Australian polymer chemist. He is best known for his work in developing Living Radical Polymerization techniques, and polymer banknotes.

Emeritus Professor

David Solomon

AC FRS FAA FTSE
David Solomon holding specimen polymer banknotes
Born (1929-11-18) 18 November 1929
Adelaide, South Australia
Alma mater
  • Sydney Technical College
  • University of New South Wales
  • University of Melbourne
Known forDevelopment of Living Radical Polymerization techniques, and polymer banknotes
Awards
  • Companion of the Order of Australia (2016)
  • Fellow of the Royal Society (2004)
  • Member of the Order of Australia (1990)
  • Foundation Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (1976)
  • Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (1975)
Scientific career
FieldsPolymer chemistry
Institutions
  • CSIRO
  • University of Melbourne
Theses
  • Studies on the Chemistry of Carbonyl Compounds  (1959)
  • Studies on the Chemistry of Coating Compounds  (1968)
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