Alexander Eibner

Alexander Eibner, was born on September 11, 1862, in Munich. He was the son of Luise Weissenberger, and painter Friedrich Eibner. Eibner studied chemistry at the Technical University of Munich, under Wilhelm von Miller and he obtained a doctorate degree in 1892. == Career ==

By 1894, he qualified as a professor, and began researching aromaticity in organic chemistry. Through that research he introduced the concept of photocatalysis in 1911. In 1903, Eibner became assistant to chemist at the newly founded Research Institute and Information Center for Painting Techniques, promoting the scientific study of the nature and the properties of painting materials. He died on May 1, 1935, in Munich. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof cemetery, near his father. == References ==