Jeremy R. Knowles

Jeremy Randall Knowles CBE FRS (28 April 1935 – 3 April 2008) was a professor of chemistry at Harvard University who served as dean of the Harvard University faculty of arts and sciences (FAS) from 1991 to 2002. He joined Harvard in 1974, received many awards for his research, and remained at Harvard until his death, leaving the faculty for a decade to serve as Dean. Knowles died on 3 April 2008 at his home.

Jeremy Knowles

Born
Jeremy Randall Knowles

(1935-04-28)28 April 1935
Rugby, England
Died3 April 2008(2008-04-03) (aged 72)
EducationBalliol College, Oxford (BA)
Merton College, Oxford (DPhil)
Known forEnzyme catalysis
AwardsWelch Award in Chemistry (1995)
Nakanishi Prize (1999)
Scientific career
FieldsBiochemistry
InstitutionsHarvard University
California Institute of Technology
ThesisIntramolecular effects in aromatic systems (1961)
Doctoral students
Other notable studentsLia Addadi

In 2006, he was selected by incoming interim president Derek Bok to return to his position as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences on an interim basis, replacing William C. Kirby, who was ousted by now former president Lawrence Summers.

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