Frederick Soddy.

Frederick Soddy was an English chemist who received a Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on radioactive particles and the existence of isotopes. Later in his career, Soddy turned to economics and developed theories based on the laws of physics. His economic writings were initially dismissed but have since been recognized as the antecedents of the modern study of ecological economics. Soddy's work emphasized the importance of balancing wealth and debt in the economy and called for various economic reforms. He also advocated for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and the banning of nuclear weapons. Soddy's contributions to science and economics demonstrate his belief in the application of scientific principles to solve societal problems. [Extracted from the article]