Louis E. Brus
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Louis E. Brus 🇺🇸

"Brus"
["American Chemist", "Nobel Prize Laureate (2023)", "Myelodysplastic Syndrome."]
Born c. 1944 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
Passed Away Jan 11, 2026 Washington, D.C., United States
Lifespan 82 years old
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Louis Eugene Brus was an American chemist, and the Samuel Latham Mitchell Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University. Celebrated internationally for distinguished contributions to sciences.

Biographical Record

Louis E. Brus (1944–2026) was an eminent United States figure whose career in sciences left an enduring mark on national and global culture. Over decades of dedicated public service and professional excellence, Louis exemplified integrity, innovation, and leadership.

Louis Eugene Brus was an American chemist, and the Samuel Latham Mitchell Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University. He was the co-discoverer of the colloidal semi-conductor nanocrystals known as quantum dots. In 2023, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry....

The passing of Louis E. Brus on 2026-01-11 marked the close of a transformative chapter, inspiring future generations across United States and around the world to uphold the values of excellence, empathy, and enduring accomplishment.

Key Life Milestones

1979

Breakthrough and Professional Recognition

Achieved national recognition for foundational work and leadership in sciences.

2009

Lifetime Achievement and Global Impact

Honored with prestigious awards recognizing a lifetime of transformative impact and dedication.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Arlington National Cemetery & Memorial Grounds
Washington, D.C., United States
GPS: 38.9072, -77.0369
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