Professor
Eric N. Jacobsen
Harvard University
Chemist; Educator
Area
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Specialty
Chemistry
Elected
2004
Sheldon Emory Professor of Chemistry. Developed methods for the preparation of epoxides in enantiomerically pure form utilizing conceptually innovative approaches. Conceived the Mn (Salen) epoxidation method that is widely used in academia and industry. Subsequent work involving hydrolytic kinetic resolution led to myriad applications and mechanistic insights.
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