Czech physical chemist Pavel Jungwirth dies aged 60
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Posted Jul 27, 2026, 09:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-27-0900

Czech physical chemist Pavel Jungwirth, a prominent scientist at the Czech Academy of Sciences, has died at the age of 60.
Renowned Czech physical chemist Pavel Jungwirth has died at the age of 60. Jungwirth was a senior researcher at the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences and an active member of the Learned Society of the Czech Republic. Recognized as one of the country's most prominent natural scientists, his work spanned computational chemistry, molecular dynamics, and the behavior of ions at liquid interfaces. Colleague tributes highlighted his significant scientific contributions and lasting impact on the Czech research community.
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- Jul 27, 2026, 09:30 AM UTCCzech physical chemist Pavel Jungwirth dies at 60