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Paul Anastas is the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment at Yale University, with joint appointments in the School of the Environment, Department of Chemistry, and Department of Chemical Engineering. He directs Yale's Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, leading interdisciplinary research in sustainable molecular design and pollution prevention. Previously, he served as Science Advisor and Assistant Administrator for Research and Development at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under President Obama.
His research integrates:
- Design of inherently safer chemicals and materials
- Renewable energy systems and CO2 utilization
- Catalytic processes for biomass valorization
- Systems thinking in sustainability innovation
He holds a B.S. from the University of Massachusetts Boston and M.A./Ph.D. from Brandeis University. His publications emphasize sustainable synthesis, green engineering principles, and transformative approaches to environmental challenges. Recent work explores electrocatalysis for fuel production, lignin depolymerization, and the molecular basis of sustainability.
Major scientific awards include:
- Volvo Environmental Prize (2021)
- EPA Lifetime Achievement Award (2017)
- Royal Society of Chemistry Green Chemistry Award (2016)
- Heinz Award for the Environment (2006)
- Scientific American 50 Award for Policy Innovation (2005)
He founded three companies commercializing green technologies and established the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. His Center at Yale develops next-generation solutions for global sustainability challenges through academic-industry partnerships.
