Dwaine O. Cowan
Dwaine O. Cowan | |
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| Born | 25 November 1935 Fresno, California, U.S. |
| Died | May 5, 2006 (aged 70) Clovis, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Fresno State College Stanford University |
| Known for | Molecular Solids Organometallic Chemistry Photochemistry Metallocenes |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | Johns Hopkins University |
| Doctoral advisor | Harry Stone Mosher |
| Other academic advisors | George S. Hammond |
| Doctoral students | Richard D. McCullough |
Dwaine O. Cowan (25 November 1935 – 5 May 2006) was an American chemist. He was a professor of chemistry at Johns Hopkins University. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of organic conductors. His other research interests included organometallic chemistry, organic photochemistry, organic chemistry, metallocenes and the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds containing sulfur, selenium, and tellurium.