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Robert Grubbs

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
synonym Robert 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 Sciences Academician, member of the National Academy of Engineering, American Academy of Arts and Sciences Academician, foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was born in the United States California Institute of Technology He is a lifelong distinguished professor and honorary president of Shenzhen Grabbs Research Institute. [1] [3]
Robert Grabbs was awarded the United States in 1963 University of Florida Bachelor of Science degree; In 1965, he obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Florida, USA; Obtained in 1968 Columbia University Doctor's degree, later Stanford University Professor Collman's research group is engaged in post doctoral research; Joined in 1969 michigan state university (MSU); United States since 1978 California Institute of Technology Professor 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 Sciences National Academy of Engineering academician; 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]
Chinese name
Robert Grubbs
Foreign name
Robert Howard Grubbs
Nationality
U.S.A
one's native heath
U.S.A Kentucky Marshall County
date of birth
February 27, 1942
Date of death
December 19, 2021
University one is graduated from
Columbia University
Occupation
Education and research workers
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 open

Character's Life

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Robert Grabbs was born in Marshall County, Kentucky, USA on February 27, 1942. [5]
In 1963, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida. [5]
In 1965, he received a Master of Science degree from the University of Florida. [5]
In 1968, he received a doctor's degree from Columbia University. [4-5]
Robert Grubbs
1968-1969, engaged in postdoctoral research at Stanford University. [11]
From 1969 to 1978, he worked at Michigan State University (MSU) and obtained the title of associate professor. [11]
Since 1978, he has been a professor in the Department of Chemistry of California Institute of Technology. [5]
In 1989, he was elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences. [4]
In 1994, he was elected as an academician of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. [4]
In 2005, obtained Nobel Prize in Chemistry [4]
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 illness U.S.A He 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 are Olefin 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 2022 Chinese Academy of Sciences According 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]
2000
Herman F. Mark Polymer Chemistry Award [2]
2000
Franklin Medal (Benjamin Franklin Medal) [5]
2002
Arthur C. Cope Award of American Chemical Society [5]
2005
2006
Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels [5]
2006
Royal Society of Chemistry Honorary researcher [4-5]
2009
American Chemical Association Award - Invention Award (Award for Creative Invention) [11]
2009
Member of the American Chemical Society [11]
2010
American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal [5]
2010
britain Warwick University Honorary doctorate [11]
2011
Adams Prize for Chemistry (Roger Adams Award in Organic Chemistry) [11]
2012
Spain Universidad de Huelva Honorary doctorate [11]
2013
2014
Giulio Natta Award for Chemistry [11]
2015
Foreign academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences [6]
2015
Academician of the National Academy of Engineering [4]
2015
Hong Kong Baptist University Honorary Doctor of Science [7]
2017
Royal Society Foreign Member [4]
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University of Florida Honorary doctorate [5]
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Michigan State University Honorary Doctorate [5]
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Georgia Institute of Technology Honorary doctorate [5]
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dickinson college Honorary doctorate [5]
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University Of Crete Honorary doctorate [5]
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Aachen University of Technology Honorary doctorate [5]

Social posts

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Position
2001
2007
WuHan University Emeritus professor [1]
2012
Ningbo University Visiting Professor [1]
June 2012
Donghua University Emeritus professor [10]
2013
International Advisory Committee of Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences [1]
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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 Shenzhen Grabbs Institute He 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 catalyst Grubbs' catalyst (Grubbs catalyst). [12]