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Milton Hearn

b. 1943

Australian chemist

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About Milton Hearn

Born 1943. Milton Hearn is an Australian chemist, known for Green Chemistry.

Milton Thomas William Hearn (born 17 February 1943) is a Professor of Chemistry and the Director of the Australian Research Council Special Research Centre for Green Chemistry at the Monash University. He was previously the head of the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. His work focuses on studying biomolecular structure, the study of separation science, and using that knowledge to develop green processes. He earned his B.S, Ph.D, and D.Sc in Organic Chemistry at University of Adelaide. He then did his postdoctoral work in Canada before working in New Zealand. From 1981 to 1985, he was a Research Fellow at the St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research before joining Monash in 1986. Since 2002, he has been the Director of the Green Chemistry Center.

Hearn has received the Leighton Memorial Award from the Royal Australian Chemical Society, the Centennial Medal of the Commonwealth of Australia and the American Chemical Society Award in Chromatography. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Victoria, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Royal Chemical Institute, and IUPAC.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Green Chemistry
Education
University of Adelaide, Monash University
Employers
Monash University, St. Vincent's Institute of Medical Research
Awards
Member of the Order of Australia; Centenary Medal; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering; Fellow of the Royal Society of Victoria
Also known as
Milton Thomas William Hearn, Milton Thomas Hearn

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Milton Hearn's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Milton Hearn?

Australian chemist

When was Milton Hearn born?

Milton Hearn was born on 17 February 1943 in Adelaide.

What is Milton Hearn's occupation?

Milton Hearn is a chemist.

What is Milton Hearn known for?

Milton Hearn is known for Green Chemistry.

What nationality is Milton Hearn?

Milton Hearn is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Milton Hearn

· Wikidata: Q20950027

· DBpedia: Milton Hearn

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