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Robert G. Bergman is a Gerald E. K. Branch Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He was born in 1942 and completed his B.A. at Carleton College in 1963, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin in 1966. He has held various prestigious positions such as a NATO Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University and a faculty member at the California Institute of Technology. His research mainly focuses on Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, examining new molecular compounds and reaction mechanisms. Bergman's work contributed to advancements in homogeneous catalysis and organic synthesis, especially involving reactive organometallic intermediates and C-H bond activations. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards including the U.S. Department of Energy E.O. Lawrence Award and multiple honors from the American Chemical Society. He has actively engaged in teaching and mentoring, continuing his passion for education even after transitioning to Emeritus status, and has been involved in outreach programs to promote science in local schools.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Involved in teaching, research, and mentoring graduate students at the Faculty of Chemistry.
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