Vladimir Ipatieff
Russian-American chemist
Vladimir Nikolayevich Ipatieff, also Ipatyev was a Russian and American chemist. His most important contributions are in the field of petroleum chemistry and catalysts. Wikipedia
Born: November 21, 1867, Moscow, Russia
Died: November 29, 1952 (age 85 years), Chicago, IL
Education: Saint Petersburg State University (1907) and Mikhailovskaya Artillery Military Academy (1889–1892)
Award: Willard Gibbs Award (1940)