Istvan Hargittai

István Hargittai is a Hungarian chemist, author, and professor emeritus at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, renowned for his work in structural chemistry, crystallography, and the history of science. He has authored over fifty books and more than 300 research papers, and served as the founding editor-in-chief of the journal Structural Chemistry. His notable works include 'The Martians of Science' and 'Judging Edward Teller', reflecting his deep interest in émigré scientists and scientific discovery.