Dr. Jean Fréchet

Professor

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Biography

Jean M. J. Fréchet is a Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley, in the Department of Chemistry. He completed his Bachelor’s degree at the Institut de Chimie et Physique Industrielles in Lyon, France, followed by a Master’s degree and PhD from SUNY Syracuse University. Fréchet has had a distinguished career as a chemist, recognized as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the National Academy of Engineering and the National Academy of Sciences. His research primarily focuses on organic, polymer, and materials chemistry, especially in the areas of medicinal chemistry and catalysis. His innovative work on dendrimers and dendritic macromolecules represents a new frontier in the use of nanometer-scale materials for targeted drug delivery and other applications. Fréchet has received numerous awards, including the IUPAC Canadian National Committee Award in 1983, and has held various prestigious positions throughout his career in both academia and research institutions, including the Berkeley Lab. His research group is known for developing new polymerization mechanisms and exploring functional macromolecules for specific applications, contributing significantly to the fields of organic synthesis and polymer chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Served as a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on polymer and materials chemistry, and mentoring students in research and academic pursuits.

Awards

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IUPAC Canadian National Committee Award

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Polymer Society Japan Lecture Award

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A.K. Doolittle Award

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American Chemical Society Cooperative Research Award

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Applied Polymer Science Award

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Kosar Memorial Award

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Polymer Chemistry Award

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Cope Scholar Award

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
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Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.