solar energy scientist Maria Telkesimg.credit:Google12/12/2022By Narsingh

Search engine Google created a special doodle today (Monday), 12 December 2022, on the occasion of the 122nd birthday of solar energy scientist Maria Telkes

Maria Telkes made important contribution in the field of solar energy

Due to her work and achievements Maria Telkes is known as 'The Sun Queen'

Maria Telkes was born on December 12, 1900 in the Hungarian city of Budapest. He earned his BA degree in 1920 and his PhD in 1924 from the University of Budapest.

She then moved to the United States and accepted a position as a Biophysicist.

Maria Telkes became an American citizen in 1937. Dr. Maria Telkes continues her career as a member of the Solar Energy Committee at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

During World War II, he was called on by the US government to help develop the solar distiller

Which used to convert sea water into fresh water. This life-saving invention was used by soldiers stationed in the Pacific Theater.

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