Wolfgang Helfrich

Wolfgang Helfrich

German physicist and inventor (1932–2025)

Died aged 93AriesGermany

Biography

Wolfgang Helfrich (26 March 1932 – 28 September 2025) was a German physicist and inventor who made contributions to twisted-nematic liquid crystal technology, which is used to produce a variety of modern LCD electronic displays, and in the field of biomembranes.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Freie Universität Berlin

Awards & honours (4)

  • Robert Wichard Pohl Prize
  • Wolfgang Ostwald Prize
  • Charles Stark Draper Prize
  • Sackler Prize for Biophysics

Quick answers about Wolfgang Helfrich

How old was Wolfgang Helfrich?
Wolfgang Helfrich died on September 28, 2025 at the age of 93.
When is Wolfgang Helfrich's birthday?
Wolfgang Helfrich was born on March 26, 1932.
Where was Wolfgang Helfrich born?
Wolfgang Helfrich was born in Munich.
What is Wolfgang Helfrich's zodiac sign?
Wolfgang Helfrich's zodiac sign is Aries.
What is Wolfgang Helfrich's nationality?
Wolfgang Helfrich is a citizen of Germany.
What does Wolfgang Helfrich do?
Wolfgang Helfrich is known as physicist, university teacher.

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