| Robert H. Grubbs AKA Robert Howard Grubbs Born: 27-Feb-1942
Birthplace: near Possum Trot, KY
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Chemist Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Metathesis For his breakthrough in metathesis, American chemist Robert H. Grubbs was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2005. His honors were shared with Yves Chauvin and Richard R. Schrock.
Metathesis is a chemical reaction in which atom groups break away and reform, "switching partners". It is used in organic chemistry and pharmaceutical research, and Grubbs' work has led to more efficient, simpler and more environmentally benign ways to synthesize medicines and plastics. Father: Howard Grubbs (heavy equipment mechanic)
Mother: Faye Grubbs (school teacher)
Sister: Marie Maines (school teacher)
Wife: Helen O'Kane (school teacher)
Son: Robert Bernard Grubbs (chemist)
Son: Brendan Howard Grubbs (physician)
Daughter: Kathleen Mathilda Grubbs (psychologist)
High School: Paducah Tilghman High School, Paducah, KY (1959)
University: BS Chemistry, University of Florida (1963)
University: MS Chemistry, University of Florida (1965)
University: PhD Chemistry, Columbia University (1968)
Scholar: Chemistry, Stanford University (1968-69)
Teacher: Chemistry, Michigan State University (1969-78)
Teacher: Chemistry, California Institute of Technology (1978-)
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Chemical Society
EMILY's List
National Academy of Sciences
Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee
Science Debate 2008
Benjamin Franklin Medal 2000 (by the Franklin Institute)
Nobel Prize for Chemistry 2005 (with Yves Chauvin and Richard R. Schrock)
Official Website:
http://www.cce.caltech.edu/faculty/grubbs/
Author of books:
Handbook of Metathesis (2003)
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