Teruaki Mukaiyama (1927-2018)
1Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule, Zürich, Switzerland.
Angewandte Chemie (International Ed. in English)
|March 13, 2019
Summary
Professor Teruaki Mukaiyama, a highly productive organic chemist, passed away in 2018. His significant contributions to synthetic organic chemistry over 60 years are reviewed in this article.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Synthetic Chemistry
Background:
- Professor Teruaki Mukaiyama was a distinguished figure in organic chemistry.
- He held positions at prestigious institutions including Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo University, and Tokyo University of Science.
- His career spanned 60 years of dedicated research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the significant contributions of Professor Teruaki Mukaiyama to synthetic organic chemistry.
- To honor the legacy of a highly productive and influential chemist.
Main Methods:
- This article provides a review of Professor Mukaiyama's key research.
- The review is written by a close friend and colleague, offering personal insights.
Main Results:
- Professor Mukaiyama made substantial advancements in synthetic organic chemistry.
- His work has significantly enriched the field.
Conclusions:
- The scientific community mourns the loss of Professor Teruaki Mukaiyama.
- His extensive body of work continues to influence synthetic organic chemistry.
