Ivan Stranski

Ivan Nikolov Stranski (Bulgarian: Иван Николов Странски; German: Iwan Nikolow Stranski; 2 January 1897 – 19 June 1979) was a Bulgarian physical chemist who is considered the father of crystal growth research.

Ivan Nikolov Stranski
Иван Николов Странски
Stranski in 1940
Born(1897-01-02)2 January 1897
Sofia, Principality of Bulgaria
Died19 June 1979(1979-06-19) (aged 82)
Sofia, People's Republic of Bulgaria
Resting placeBerlin, Germany
Other namesIwan Nikolow Stranski (German)
Alma mater
Known for
  • Stranski–Krastanov growth
  • Kossel–Stranski model
Awards
Scientific career
FieldsPhysical Chemistry, Crystal growth
Institutions
Thesis Beiträge zur Röntgenspektralanalyse  (1925)
Doctoral advisorPaul Günther

He was the founder of the Bulgarian school of physical chemistry, heading the departments of physical chemistry at Sofia University and later at the Technical University of Berlin, of which he was also rector. The Stranski–Krastanov growth and Kossel–Stranski model are some of Stranski's contributions which bear his name.

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