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- Title
Profile: Fred Kavli.
- Authors
Alper, Joe
- Abstract
This article presents a profile of Fred Kavli, retired physicist, inventor and entrepreneur. Kavli's foundation has awarded nearly $125 million to fund basic research in nanotechnology, astrophysics and neuroscience through endowed university chairs and university-based research institutes. Kavli was born and raised on a farm in Norway and has always marveled at the mysteries of nature. His curiosity led him to pursue a degree in physics and his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Kavlico Corporation, a leading supplier of sensors for aeronautic and automotive applications. The sale of the company in 2000 allowed Kavli to set up his philanthropic fund.
- Subjects
KAVLI, Fred, 1927-2013; KAVLICO Corp.; PHILANTHROPISTS; ENDOWMENTS; PHYSICISTS; NANOTECHNOLOGY
- Publication
Nature Biotechnology, 2008, Vol 26, Issue 6, p600
- ISSN
1087-0156
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/nbt0608-600