University of Sheffield's Nobel Prize-Winning Professor Dies; Tributes Paid From Global Scientific Community

The University of Sheffield's former professor Sir J. Fraser Stoddart passed away at the age of 82, the global scientific community has been paying their tributes.

Study in UK: The 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, and the former professor of the University of Sheffield Professor Sir J. Fraser Stoddart died at the age of 82. He was with the University of Sheffield for 20 years between 1970 to 1990. He first joined as a Research Fellow, then served as a Lecturer and finally as a Reader in Chemistry.

While writing his Nobel Prize autobiography, Fraser said, “I have been immensely privileged to be able to practice my hobby almost every day of my life in the presence of highly intelligent and outstandingly gifted young people.”

Professor John Derrick, Vice-President and the Head of Faculty of Science at the University of Sheffield, said, "Sir Fraser Stoddart's exceptional contribution to science is a source of great pride to us here at the University of Sheffield. His groundbreaking research in supramolecular chemistry has not only advanced our understanding of the molecular world but has also inspired generations of scientists. He spent more than 20 years as a renowned scholar and dedicated mentor at the University of Sheffield and we are deeply saddened by his passing. Our deepest sympathies are with his family and friends."

Professor Koen Lamberts, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield, said, "Sir Fraser will be remembered fondly, not only for his outstanding contribution to science, but as a dedicated colleague, mentor and friend to many in the University of Sheffield community throughout his career. He leaves a remarkable legacy as a distinguished Nobel laureate in Chemistry whose countless achievements continue to inspire the next generation of scientists in Sheffield and around the world. We are grateful for his support of our University over many years, and are so proud of all his accomplishments. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this sad time."

About Sir J. Fraser Stoddart

During his career, he received many prestigious international and national honours including the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Century Prize, Albert Einstein World Award of Science, and the Royal Medal in 2010. In 2008, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Science from the University of Sheffield. He trained over 500 graduate and postdoctoral students and published around 1,080 scientific papers. For 17 years, he was with Northwestern University, US as the Director of the Center for the Chemistry of Integrated Systems and board of trustees Professor of Chemistry.

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