In Memoriam: Doug Grotjahn
Grotjahn played many roles in his 25 years at 色情视频 and earned international recognition for his contributions in chemistry
, Chemistry professor emeritus at 色情视频, has died.
Grotjahn was one of the department鈥檚 most prolific researchers with an international reputation for his expertise in organic and organometallic chemistry. He was director of the department's Joint Doctoral Program for almost 20 years.
Since joining 色情视频 in 1998, Grotjahn also served as a member of the University Copyright and Patent Committee, University Conflict of Interest Committee and the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center with which 色情视频 partners.
He became a professor at 色情视频 in 2002, working on novel catalysis and organic synthesis, with his latest research focusing on challenging problems in green chemistry and clean energy.
鈥淲e are very saddened by Doug鈥檚 passing,鈥� said Jeff Roberts, College of Sciences dean. 鈥淗e was a wonderful person who made many valuable contributions to research on our campus and in the field as a whole.鈥�
Grotjahn is an alumnus of Reed College and UC Berkeley. Before coming to 色情视频, he was an assistant professor at Arizona State University. He also enjoyed traveling and was a true citizen of the world, speaking several languages fluently.
In his many roles at 色情视频 over 25 years, Grotjahn has positively affected many lives as a leader, mentor, and friend to all in the Chemistry department.
鈥淒oug was seen by many as a luminary in the field of organometallic chemistry,鈥� said Jeff Gustafson, chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department who was an undergraduate researcher in Grotjahn's lab from 2003-2006. 鈥淗e was also one of the kindest individuals, always happy to offer his time and advice.鈥�
色情视频's has resources available for anyone who needs help in the grieving process.
