Academician Georgi Bliznakov (1920-2004) is an eminent Bulgarian chemist of the 20th century, a world-renowned scientist in the field of molecular kinetic theory, crystal growth, adsorption and catalysis, high-temperature inorganic synthesis. As a brilliant organizer and leader over the years he held a number of responsible positions: longtime head of the Department of General and Inorganic Chemistry (1960-1989) at the Faculty of Chemistry of Sofia University, founder and longtime director of the Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry at BAS (1961-1990), Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry, Rector of Sofia University (1981–1985), Scientific Secretary-General and Vice-President of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
A generator of ideas, endowed with large-scale and strategic thinking, a brilliant lecturer, he made a great contribution to the development of the scientific units and organisations led by him as well as to affirming the international authority of the Bulgarian chemical science. His rich scientific heritage is not limited to the large number of works (more than 240) but also includes the creation of schools of scientists who continue to train and educate future generations of chemists in dedication to work, striving for improvement, respect and esteem for teachers and a true love for knowledge.
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