In chnops-thermodynamics, Nasif Nahle Sabag (1951-) is a Mexican-born American biologist noted for his publications, beginning in 1999, on the topic of a Gibbsian-based thermodynamic quantification of life and death. [1] In 1975, Nahle co-founded the Biology Cabinet, in New Braunfels, Texas, an institute of scientific research and education in biology. [2]
Objections
In 2010, Nahle seems to have begun to attracted a bit of a crank, new ager, fringe status of sorts. In 2010, to give an example, Ian Forrester, in comment to English computer scientist Tim Lambert, stated the following: [4]
“Yes Nasif Nahle is a complete whack job. I did a little bit of searching and found that he has one English paper listed by Google Scholar. It is published in a 'journal' called Journal of Human Thermodynamics. It contains such gems as: 'On the Mechanical Equivalent of Heat and Occupation', 'Facial Vibration Imaging Technology and Quantification of Thermodynamic States of Individuals', 'Coriolis Force and Asymmetry in Chemical-Biological Evolution', and 'Human Thermodynamics and Business Efficiency'. The journal is run by someone called Libb Thims who is even more of a crank than NN.”
Likewise, in 2012, similar jabs can be found in respect to his global warming theories. (ΡΊ)
Education
Nahle completed his BS in biology in 1977 from the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, in San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, where he focused on topics such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, physical chemistry, biophysics, and radiobiology. In 1994, Nahle became certified in antibiotic therapy, from the same university. In 2001, Nahle completed an MS level of work at Harvard School of Medicine on complementary, alternative, and integrative medical research.
References
1. (a) Nahle, N. (1999). “Life”. Biology Cabinet. New Braunfels, TX.
(b) Nahle, N. (1999). “Biological Death”. Biology Cabinet. New Braunfels, TX.
(c) Nahle, Nasif. (2009). “A Thermodynamic Description of Life and Death in Biosystems” (pdf), Journal of Human Thermodynamics, Vol. 6, (pgs. 7-14) January 01.
2. Biology Cabinet – About Us.
3. Nasif Nahle (about) – BioCab.org
4. Posted by: Ian Forrester, 03 Apr 2010.