Description: (Inventor of Electrostatic Precipitator)
Frederick Gardner Cottrell was a distinguished American physical chemist, inventor, and philanthropist known for creating the electrostatic precipitator, a significant technology that addresses air pollution. He founded the Research Corporation for Science Advancement in 1912, a foundation committed to promoting scientific research. His innovations have not only transformed environmental protection but also propelled progress in scientific research, leaving a lasting mark on both areas.