Goodenough JohnB Vedic birth chart profile
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Goodenough JohnB

★ July 25, 1922 · Jena, Thuringia
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Cancer
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Sun Sign
Cancer
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Ascendant
Scorpio
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Nakshatra
Ashlesha
Birth Star
Current Dasha · Saturn / Mars / Saturn · Aug 2026 – Oct 2026
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Biography

Who is Goodenough JohnB?

American solid-state physicist awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry at age 97, making him the oldest Nobel laureate in history. He shared the Nobel Prize "for the development of lithium ion batteries" with M. Stanley Whittingham and Akira Yoshino. Goodenough is widely credited for the identification and development of the lithium-ion battery, for developing the Goodenough–Kanamori rules in determining the sign of the magnetic superexchange in materials, and for seminal developments in computer random access memory. Goodenough was born in Germany (then under the Weimar Republic) where his father, Erwin Ramsdell Goodenough, who was later to become a Yale University history professor, was studying. During and after graduating from Yale, Goodenough served as a military meteorologist in World War II. He went on to get his Ph.D. in physics at the University of Chicago, became a researcher at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and later the head of the Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory at the University of Oxford. Since 1986, he has been a professor of mechanical engineering and materials science at the University of Texas at Austin. He has authored more than 550 articles, 85 book chapters and reviews, and five books, including two seminal works, Magnetism and the Chemical Bond (1963) and Les oxydes des metaux de transition (1973). He has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the Copley Medal, the Fermi Award, the Draper Prize, and the Japan Prize. The John B Goodenough Award in materials science is named for him. Link to Wikipedia biography
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John Bannister Goodenough (John B. Goodenough) — Public Profile

Biography

John Bannister Goodenough (born Tuesday, July 25, 1922, in Jena, Germany) is an American physicist and solid‑state chemist renowned for pioneering work in lithium‑ion battery materials. He has held a long‑running position as a professor at the University of Texas at Austin and has influenced research across physics, chemistry, and engineering. His contributions helped establish the foundations of modern rechargeable batteries that power portable electronics and electric vehicles.

News & Highlights

  • Recipient of the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of lithium‑ion batteries, a breakthrough enabling portable power for a wide range of devices.
  • Continued impact on energy storage research through publications, lectures, and collaborations with universities and research institutes.

Social Media & Public Presence

John B. Goodenough does not have widely verified personal social media accounts. Public information and updates about his work are typically published through institutional channels (universities and prize organizations) and major science outlets. Institutional profiles and award announcements are the primary modern sources for public information about his work.

Notable Projects & Contributions

  • Lithium‑ion battery development: helped identify high‑energy‑density cathode materials (notably lithium cobalt oxide) and the chemistry of lithium intercalation that enable rechargeable cells.
  • Advancements in solid‑state chemistry and materials science that improve battery performance, safety, and longevity for consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage.

Awards, Legacy & Further Reading

Best known for the 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Goodenough’s work spans decades of interdisciplinary collaboration. His research has shaped modern energy storage technologies and continues to influence ongoing materials science and electrochemistry efforts. For authoritative, up‑to‑date information, consult the Nobel Prize website, University of Texas at Austin materials science pages, and reputable science reference sources.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Goodenough JohnB's birth chart?

3 FOUND

Goodenough JohnB's chart shows 2 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Ruchaka Yoga, Rajju Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha is Goodenough JohnB running now?

VIMSHOTTARI

Goodenough JohnB is currently in the Saturn mahadasha, running from Aug 11, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026.

PREVIOUSJun 17, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026
Saturn / Mars / Jupiter
NOWAug 11, 2026 - Oct 14, 2026
Saturn / Mars / Saturn
NEXTOct 14, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
Saturn / Mars / Mercury
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What do Goodenough JohnB's numerology numbers say?

Goodenough JohnB's core numbers are Destiny 2, Soul Urge 11, Personality 4, Karmic Debt 33.

◎Destiny
2

Chaldean Destiny 2 indicates success through cooperation and harmony. It supports mediation, supportive leadership, and partnership-based growth.

❖Soul Urge
11

Chaldean Soul 11 desires spiritual alignment and intuitive clarity. It seeks meaning, inspiration, and higher guidance with grounding.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

⚖Karmic Debt
33

Master Number 33 in Chaldean numerology amplifies compassion, healing, and teaching. It supports upliftment through service and mature love.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

2019
Career
Prize 9 October 2019 (Nobel Prize in Chemistry)
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