Jean Frechet

Jean Frechet is an esteemed chemist and professor with significant contributions to Chemistry, Materials Science, and green energy, currently serving as Emeritus Professor at the University of California, Berkeley since January 1996. Frechet has held prominent academic positions including Senior Vice President for Research at KAUST and IBM Professor at Cornell University, earning numerous accolades such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering. Recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Frechet has been honored with prestigious awards like the King Faisal Prize in Chemistry and the Japan Prize. Frechet's educational background includes advanced degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from institutions like Syracuse University and SUNY College of Forestry.