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Thomas Graham - Formulated the Law of Diffusion of Gases
Few people can truly claim to have impressed one of the world’s finest scientists by the age of 14. Thomas Graham could. Despite battling with personal tragedy and a nervous disposition throughout his 64 years, Graham nonetheless succeeded in leaving his mark on the world.
'Graham's Law'
Born in Glasgow in 1805, Thomas Graham joined Anderson’s Institution (now the University of Strathclyde) as a Professor of Chemistry in 1830.
The 29 research papers Graham published during his time at Anderson’s Institution laid the groundwork for his international reputation. In 1833 he published 'On the Law of the Diffusion of Gases', a ground breaking work. Today, this discovery is known as ‘Graham’s Law’.
Master of the Mint
Graham moved to London after seven fruitful years at Anderson’s Institution and became a Professor of Chemistry at the recently-founded University College. He went on to further greatness – by 1844 he was recognised as the leading chemist in England.
He remained a
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Thomas Graham (chemist)
British chemist (1805–1869)
Thomas GrahamFRS FRSE DCL (20 December 1805[1][2] – 11 September 1869) was a Scottish chemist known for his pioneering work in dialysis and the diffusion of gases. He is regarded as one of the founders of colloid chemistry.[3]
Life
Graham was born in Glasgow, Scotland and was educated at the High School of Glasgow. Graham's father was a successful textile manufacturer, and wanted his son to enter into the Church of Scotland. Instead, defying his father's wishes, Graham became a student at the University of Glasgow in 1819. There he developed a strong interest in chemistry, studying under Professor Thomas Thomson, who was impressed and influenced by the young man. He left the university after receiving his MA in 1824.[4]
He later studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh and then briefly taught chemistry at the Glasgow University Portland Street Medical School. In 1828 he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, his proposer was Edward Turner. He
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Thomas Graham
Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian Affairs
Thomas Graham currently serves as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian Affairs. Previously, he served as Director for Russian Affairs beginning in June 2002. From August 2001 until May 2002, he served as the Associate Director of the Policy Planning Staff of the Department of State. From 1998 until 2001, he was a senior associate in the Russia/Eurasia program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Mr. Graham served as a a Foreign Service Officer from 1984 until 1998. His assignments included two tours of duty at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, where he served as head of the political/internal unit and acting political counselor. Between tours in Moscow, he worked on Russian and Soviet affairs on the Policy Planning Staff of the Department of State and as a policy assistant in the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy.
Mr. Graham holds a Ph.D. in political science from Harvard University and a B.A. in Russian studies from Yale Univers
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