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Sir Fraser Stoddart (1942-2024) was the Board of Trustees Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Center for the Chemistry of Integrated Systems at Northwestern University. A pioneer in supramolecular chemistry, he pioneered mechanical bonds and molecular machines, co-winning the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Education: B.S. and Ph.D. from University of Edinburgh (1964/1966), followed by honorary doctorates from multiple institutions globally.
Research focused on molecular recognition, self-assembly, and mechanically interlocked molecules, leading to innovations in molecular switches, rotaxanes, and nano-electronic devices. His work enabled molecular lifts, muscles, and advanced computer chip technologies.
Major awards include the Nobel Prize, Royal Medal, Davy Medal, and knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II. He established a laboratory at Hong Kong University and led Northwestern's chemistry department to international prominence.
Known for mentorship, he inspired generations of researchers through his energy and vision. His legacy includes over 1,400 publications and foundational contributions to nanotechnology and molecular engineering.
