Background
Nikolau, Basil John was born on February 4, 1955 in Istanbul, Turkey. Came to the United States, 1982. Son of Yanaki and Afroditi (Apostolou) Nikolau.
Nikolau, Basil John was born on February 4, 1955 in Istanbul, Turkey. Came to the United States, 1982. Son of Yanaki and Afroditi (Apostolou) Nikolau.
Bachelor of Science with 1st class honours, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1982.
Postdoctoral research associate University California, Davis, 1982-1983, University Utah, Salt Lake City, 1984-1985. Senior research scientist Native Plants, Inc., 1985-1988. Assistant professor biochemistry Iowa State University, Ames, 1988-1993, associate professor biochemistry, 1993-1998, professor biochemistry, since 1998.
Married Eve Syrkin Wurtele, October 26, 1984: children: Dimitri, Mashette, Judy.