George Gray (chemist)
George Gray | |
|---|---|
| Born | George William Gray 4 September 1926 |
| Died | 12 May 2013 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Professor of Organic Chemistry |
| Spouse |
Marjorie Canavan
(m. 1953–2013) |
George William Gray CBE FRS (4 September 1926 – 12 May 2013) was a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Hull who was instrumental in developing the long-lasting materials which made liquid crystal displays possible. He created and systematically developed liquid crystal materials science, and established a method of practical molecular design. Gray was recipient of the 1995 Kyoto Prize in Advanced Technology.