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  • Environmental Science
  • Chemistry

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  • Emeritus Institute Professor at MIT since 1970.
  • Held key positions including Chairman of Chemistry, Dean of Science, and Provost.
  • Served in the U.S. Department of Energy during the Carter Administration.

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  • Extensive publications on technical and policy aspects of energy and environment.
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  • Contributed to nuclear safety and energy technology policy.

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