Wim Richter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wim Richter

South African scientist

Date of Birth: 23-May-1946

Place of Birth: South Africa

Date of Death: 18-Feb-2019

Profession: scientist

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Paul Wilhelm Richter (23 May 1946 - 18 February 2019) was a South African chemist and principal researcher involved in bioceramic research activities.
He is most widely known for his development of the bioceramic hydroxyapatite orbital implant. Richter completed his BSc degree studies in Chemistry at the University of Pretoria in 1967, followed by an MSc in Chemistry in 1969.
His PhD was obtained through the University of South Africa in 1971.Richter worked as a research scientist at the CSIR in Pretoria, South Africa since 1970.
His areas of involvement included solid-state chemistry (structure - property - processing - performance relationship), x-ray diffraction, high pressure phase studies, thermal analysis, magnetic materials, crystal growth, ferroelectricity, injection moulding, rapid prototyping and ceramic processing.