Klaus Schmiegel
Klaus Schmiegel (born June 28, 1939 in Chemnitz ) is a German - American inventor and chemist .
Life
Schmiegel studied chemistry at the University of Michigan , Dartmouth College, and Stanford University . After completing his studies, he worked for the US company Eli Lilly and Company from 1968 to 1993 , where he worked with Bryan B. Molloy , among others . Together with Molloy, David T. Wong and Ray W. Fuller, Schmiegel developed the drug fluoxetine , which is sold under the trade name Prozac . Schmiegel lives in Indianapolis , Indiana .
Prizes and awards (selection)
- National Inventors Hall of Fame , 1999
- American Innovator Award , 1999
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Schmiegel, Klaus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German-American inventor and chemist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 28, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chemnitz |