Dr. Geoffrey Coates

Professor

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Biography

Geoffrey W. Coates is a Tisch University Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Cornell University. His teaching and research interests reside at the interface of organic, inorganic, and materials chemistry. Prof. Coates's research focuses on the development of new synthetic strategies for producing polymers with defined structures. His work allows for the control of polymer composition, architecture, stereochemistry, and molecular weight, which in turn influences the properties and morphology of polymers. He addresses complex problems at the intersection of organic, inorganic, organometallic, and polymer chemistry. His contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the National Academy of Sciences Award for Industrial Application of Science and several distinctions from the American Chemical Society. His group focuses on sustainable materials and benign chemical synthesis utilizing renewable resources for economic energy storage and conversion.

Research Interests

Awards

#2026

Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry

#2026

ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry

#2025

Alan G. MacDiarmid Medal

#2025

Mislow Medal

#2023

National Academy of Sciences Award for Industrial Application of Science

#2022

Eni Award for Advanced Environmental Solutions

#2021

Gustavus John Esselen Award

#2017

Election to the National Academy of Sciences

#2017

Election to the National Academy of Inventors

#2017

Newcomb Cleveland Prize

#2016

Kathryn C. Hach Award for Entrepreneurial Success

#2015

Award for Applied Polymer Science

#2012

Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award

#2011

Election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

#2009

Carl S. Marvel Creative Polymer Chemistry Award

#2009

Award for Affordable Green Chemistry

#2006

Stephen Margery Russell Distinguished Teaching Award

#2001

Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award

#2000

David and Lucile Packard Foundation Fellowship in Science and Engineering

#2000

Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

#2000

Young Investigator Award from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation

Courses

CHEM 4610: Introduction to Organic Chemistry CHEM 6700: Fundamental Principles of Polymer Chemistry

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture