Sun Queen’ Hungarian scientist Maria Telkes

 

‘Sun Queen’

Hungarian scientist Maria Telkes

Dr. Mária Telkes

Born in Budapest, Hungary on 12 Dec 1900,

Studied physical chemistry at the Eötvös Loránd University of Budapest.

Education: B.A. in 1920 

                   Ph.D. in 1924.

An advocate of harnessing solar energy, she was one of the first researchers to do so in an experimental habitat.

Ms. Telkes was best far-famed for her invention of the star manufacturer and therefore the initial solar-powered heating plant designed for residences, in step with encyclopedia Britannica. She additionally created devices that were capable of capturing and storing solar power. She died in Budapest in the Gregorian calendar month a pair of, 1995. Ms. Telkes was given the soubriquet 'Sun Queen' for her pioneering work.

Ford Foundation commissioned her to create a star kitchen appliance style that’s still used nowadays. She additionally helped analyze solar power at prestigious establishments like NYU, Princeton University, and therefore the University of Delaware. Dr. Telkes attained over twenty patents and worked as an adviser for several energy firms.