Jan H van der Merwe
Johannes Hendrik van der Merwe (28 February 1922 - 28 February 2016) was a South African mathematician and physicist. The Frank–Van der Merwe crystal growth model carries his name and he was awarded numerous South African academic prizes. He is sometimes referred to as the "Father of Epitaxy". His research is seen as fundamental to applications in communication technology.
Jan H van der Merwe | |
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| Born | Johannes Hendrik van der Merwe 28 February 1922 Humpata, Portuguese Angola |
| Died | 28 February 2016 (aged 94) South Africa |
| Citizenship | South African |
| Education | University of Stellenbosch University of Bristol |
| Known for | Epitaxy |
| Spouse | Wilhelmina van der Merwe (de Villiers) |
| Children | Pauline, Willem, Jan and Anna |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | CSIR University of Port Elizabeth UNISA University of Pretoria |
| Doctoral advisor | Nevill Francis Mott |
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