Doctor Paul Wilhelm Richter is a South African chemist and principal researcher involved in bioceramic research activities.
Education
Doctor Richter completed his Bachelor of Science degree studies in Chemistry at the University of Pretoria in 1967, followed by a Master of Science in Chemistry in 1969. His Doctor of Philosophy was obtained through the University of South Africa in 1971.
Career
He is most widely known for his development of the bioceramic hydroxyapatite orbital implant. Richter worked as a research scientist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Pretoria, South Africa since 1970. His areas of involvement include solid-state chemistry (structure - property - processing - performance relationship), x-ray diffraction, high pressure phase studies, thermal analysis, magnetic materials, crystal growth, ferroelectricity, injection moulding, rapid prototyping and ceramic processing.