Omar Yaghi

Omar Yaghi

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Omar Yaghi is a prominent chemist known for his pioneering work in the field of materials science, particularly in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that can capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. His innovative research aims to address climate change by creating materials that can effectively remove greenhouse gases, making significant contributions to sustainable practices and environmental science.

Born on Feb 09, 1965 (60 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
107,511
Power
826$
Sentiment
8.91
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 97,338,583 98,322 $340,000 343$
Sweden 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 10,099,265 9,190 $530,000 482$
Totals 2 107,437,848 107,512 $870,000 825$
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Recent Mentions

Argentina Argentina: Omar Yaghi is a researcher who led a team that Alejandro Fracaroli worked with and is a recent Nobel Prize winner. 9

Clarín: quién era Alejandro Fracaroli, el científico encontrado muerto en Alemania

Greece Greece: Omar Yaghi was honored with the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 for his significant contribution to the development of a new type of molecular architecture. 9

Kathimerini: Το ταξίδι των δύο καθηγητών στην Κρήτη πριν βραβευθούν με το Νόμπελ Χημείας

Switzerland Switzerland: Omar Yaghi is awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his development of porous materials that can store water and gases. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wasser aus Wüstenluft: Chemie-Nobelpreis für Omar Yaghi

Guyana Guyana: Yaghi is a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, and won the 2025 Nobel chemistry prize for his work on molecular frameworks. 9

Stabroek News: Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for work on 'Hermione's handbag' materials