Robert E. Finnigan
Robert Emmet Finnigan (May 27, 1927 – August 14, 2022) was an American chemist. He was known for his role in the creation of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry equipment. Finnigan founded the Scientific Instruments Division of Electronic Associates, Inc.. His works had also helped with the monitoring of water quality and pollution.
Robert E. Finnigan | |
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 Robert Finnigan with Model 1020 GCMS/Data System | |
| Born | Robert Emmet Finnigan May 27, 1927 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 2022 (aged 95) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois, U.S. Naval Academy (Class of 1949) |
| Spouse(s) | Bette Van Horn |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry |
| Institutions | United States Air Force, Electronic Associates, Finnigan Instrument Corporation |
| Doctoral advisor | Gilbert Fett |
Finnigan died on August 14, 2022 at his house in Palo Alto, California, at the age of 95.[1]
References
- Hagerty, James R. (2022-08-25). "Robert Finnigan Found Opportunity in Monitoring Pollution". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Archived from the original on 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
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