Dr. Harry Gray

Professor

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Biography

Professor Harry B. Gray is the Arnold O. Beckman Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology, and the founding director of the Beckman Institute. He received his B.S. from Western Kentucky College in 1957, a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in 1960, and has been honored with numerous honorary degrees from prestigious institutions including a D.Sc.h.c. from Northwestern University and a Laurea h.c. from the University of Florence. Professor Gray has had a distinguished career with appointments as a professor of Chemistry at Caltech since 1966 and has held various key administrative roles, including Chairman of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Director of the Beckman Institute. His research focuses on fundamental problems in inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysics, with a particular interest in electron-transfer (ET) chemistry, which serves as a unifying theme in his various interdisciplinary research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Chemistry

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Leading research in inorganic chemistry and directing the Beckman Institute.

Requirements for California Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong background in mathematics and physical sciences
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