Background
Ikan, Raphael was born in Gorki, Russia. Arrived in Israel, 1938. Son of Eliezer and Ida Ikan.
Ikan, Raphael was born in Gorki, Russia. Arrived in Israel, 1938. Son of Eliezer and Ida Ikan.
Master of Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1958.
Professor organic chemistry Hebrew University, since 1973. Visiting professor organic chemistry University of California at Los Angeles, 1972-1974, 89, 94-95, National Autonomous University Mexico, Mexico City, 1976. Director department organic chemistry, Hebrew University, 1992-1995.
Scientific consultant National Centre for Research and Development, Jerusalem, 1960-1975. Head national science School for Overseas Students, Hebrew University, 1974-1978. Chairman Israeli Scientific Organizing Committee of 1st International Symposium on Sweeteners, Jerusalem, 1996.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy of Sciences, Israel Chemical Society (editor Israeli Chemist since 1987, acting committee 1990-1993).
Married Yael Salomon, June 18, 1958. Children: Amiram, Ariel, Arnon, Eliana.