Robert H. Grubbs
Chemist and Nobel Prize laureate
Born
February 27th, 1942
83 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American chemist and academic contributed significantly to the field of organic chemistry. Developed metathesis methodology, which revolutionized synthetic organic chemistry. Emphasis placed on the development of catalysts to facilitate chemical reactions. Served as a professor at the California Institute of Technology and held various prominent academic positions throughout a prolific career.
Received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005
Developed olefin metathesis catalysts
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