Foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, academician of the National Academy of Sciences, academician of the National Academy of Engineering, expert in organic chemistry and polymer science
synonymRobert H. Grubbs (American chemist, Nobel Prize winner in chemistry) Generally refers to Robert Grabbs
Robert Grubbs(Robert Howard Grubbs, February 27, 1942 - December 19, 2021), male, American, expert in organic chemistry and polymer science,National Academy of SciencesAcademician, member of the National Academy of Engineering,American Academy of Arts and SciencesAcademician, foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was born in the United StatesCalifornia Institute of TechnologyHe is a lifelong distinguished professor and honorary president of Shenzhen Grabbs Research Institute.[1][3]
Robert Grabbs was awarded the United States in 1963University of FloridaBachelor of Science degree;In 1965, he obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Florida, USA;Obtained in 1968Columbia UniversityDoctor's degree, laterStanford UniversityProfessor Collman's research group is engaged in post doctoral research;Joined in 1969michigan state university (MSU);United States since 1978California Institute of TechnologyProfessor of Chemistry;In 1989, he was elected as an academician of the National Academy of Sciences;In 1994, he was elected as an academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences;Won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005;In 2015, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of SciencesNational Academy of Engineeringacademician;He died in the United States on December 19, 2021 at the age of 79.[4-5]
Robert Grabbs's main research fields are organic chemistry and polymer science.[1]
In 1989, he was elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences In 1994, he was elected as an academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry In 2015, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences In 2015, he was elected as an academician of the National Academy of Engineeringopen
Key achievements
In 1989, he was elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences In 1994, he was elected as an academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 2005 Nobel Prize in Chemistry In 2015, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences In 2015, he was elected as an academician of the National Academy of Engineering Elected as a foreign member of the Royal Society in 2017
In 2015, he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an academician of the National Academy of Engineering.[4][6]
On December 19, 2021, invalid medical treatment due to illnessU.S.AHe died at the age of 79.[3]
Key achievements
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Scientific research achievements
Overview of scientific research
Robert Grubbs
Robert Grabbs's main research fields are organic chemistry and polymer science. His most outstanding achievements areOlefin metathesis reaction(OM) research and development: the mechanism of OM is clarified through deuterium substitution experiment.Inspired by the mechanism, the catalysts were developed from metal salts to highly efficient metal alkylene compounds and ruthenium based catalysts.[1]
Academic works
According to the official website of Hong Kong Baptist University in October 2022, Robert Grubbs has published more than 600 academic works.[7]
Invention patent
According to the official website of Florida Inventors Hall of Fame in October 2022, there are 230 patents registered under Robert Grubbs.[11]
personnel training
According to October 2022Chinese Academy of SciencesAccording to the official website, Robert Grubbs has trained about 10 graduate students and post doctors from China, five of whom hold teaching positions in colleges and universities.[1]
Honor recognition
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Honor recognition
1989
National Academy of Sciences [4]
1994
Academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[4]
1995
American Chemical Society Award in Polymer Chemistry[11]
International Advisory Committee of Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences[1]
Honorary President of Shenzhen Grabus Research Institute[9]
Personal life
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Family background
Robert Grabbs was born in a rural family. Although his father did not go to college, he was a talented mechanic and skilled engineer.As a child, Robert Grubbs loved to build and assemble things.[7]
Character evaluation
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Professor Robert Grabbs is promoting ShenzhenGrabbs InstituteHe has made important contributions to international academic cooperation, high-level talent introduction and talent training. His death is a huge loss for the Grabbs Institute, as well as for the global chemical community.(Review of Shenzhen Grabbs Research Institute)[3]
Professor Robert Grabbs has served the cause of higher education tirelessly throughout his life, engaged in scientific research unremittingly, and made remarkable achievements in the application of polymerization technology to organic synthesis, benefiting mankind and the environment.(Hong Kong Baptist University)[7]
Commemoration for future generations
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Grubbs' catalyst
In order to remember Robert Grabbs' outstanding contribution to olefin translocation catalystGrubbs' catalyst (Grubbs catalyst).[12]