Johann Adolph Wedel

Johann Adolph Wedel (1675–1747) was a German professor of medicine.

Johann Adolph Wedel
Born1675
Died1747
NationalityGerman
Alma materUniversity of Jena
Known forStudy of fermentation
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine, chemistry
InstitutionsUniversity of Jena
Doctoral advisorGeorg Wolfgang Wedel
Doctoral studentsGeorg Erhard Hamberger

Wedel was the son of Georg Wolfgang Wedel, also a physician. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Jena in 1697. He published research works on camphor, fermentation, magnesium carbonate, the combustion of sulfur, and various medical issues.

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