Class Scientist

java.lang.Object
org.episteme.social.sociology.Scientist
All Implemented Interfaces:
Serializable
public class Scientist extends Object implements Serializable
Represents a scientist or researcher, tracking their career, field of study, and achievements. * @version 1.1
Since:
1.0
Author:
Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)
See Also:

  • Constructor Details

    • Scientist

      public Scientist(String name)
      Creates a scientist with the given name.
      Parameters:
      name - full name

    • Scientist

      public Scientist(String name, ScientificField primaryField)
      Creates a scientist with name and primary field.
      Parameters:
      name - name
      primaryField - main area of research

  • Method Details

    • getName

      public String getName()

    • getFields

      public Set<ScientificField> getFields()

    • getNationality

      public String getNationality()

    • getBirthDate

      public LocalDate getBirthDate()

    • getDeathDate

      public LocalDate getDeathDate()

    • getInstitution

      public String getInstitution()

    • isNobelLaureate

      public boolean isNobelLaureate()

    • getPublications

      public List<String> getPublications()

    • getAwards

      public List<String> getAwards()

    • setNationality

      public void setNationality(String nationality)

    • setBirthDate

      public void setBirthDate(LocalDate date)

    • setDeathDate

      public void setDeathDate(LocalDate date)

    • setInstitution

      public void setInstitution(String institution)

    • setNobelLaureate

      public void setNobelLaureate(boolean laureate)

    • addField

      public void addField(ScientificField field)

    • addPublication

      public void addPublication(String pub)

    • addAward

      public void addAward(String award)

    • isAlive

      public boolean isAlive()
      Checks if the scientist is currently alive (based on death date not being set).
      Returns:
      true if alive

    • toString

      public String toString()
      Overrides:
      toString in class Object

    • einstein

      public static Scientist einstein()

    • curie

      public static Scientist curie()

    • turing

      public static Scientist turing()