What is マリオ・モリーナ?

Mario Molina is a Mexican chemist who was born on March 19, 1943, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is best known for his work on the ozone layer and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995 for his discovery of how man-made chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gases damage the Earth's ozone layer.

Molina earned his undergraduate degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley.

Throughout his career, Molina has worked for several prestigious universities and research institutions, including the University of California, Irvine, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of California, San Diego.

Molina's research has primarily focused on atmospheric chemistry, specifically the chemistry of stratospheric ozone depletion and its effect on climate change. He has also been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and public policy, and has advised numerous policymakers and governments on environmental issues.

In addition to the Nobel Prize, Molina has received numerous other honors and awards for his work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama in 2013. He continues to work as a researcher and advocate for environmental protection and sustainability.