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Manfred T. Reetz

German chemist (1943-2026) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 82

Manfred Theodor Reetz was a German chemist and professor of organic chemistry, who served as director of the Max Planck Institute for Coal Research from 1991 until 2011. His research focused on directed evolution, enzymes in organic chemistry, and stereoselective biocatalysis.

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2026Died23 April 20262014Chirality MedalAward2011Otto Hahn PrizeAwardTetrahedron PrizeAward2009Arthur C. Cope AwardAward2007Ruhrpreis for Arts and ScienceAward2006Ernst Hellmut Vits AwardAwardPrelog Medal and LectureAward2005Karl Ziegler PrizeAward2003Inhoffen-MedailleAward2002Centenary PrizeAward2000Nagoya Gold MedalAward1989Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz PrizeAward1986Otto Bayer AwardAward1943Born13 August 1943

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Awards

Chirality Medal2014
Otto Hahn Prize2011
Tetrahedron Prize2011
Arthur C. Cope Award2009
Ruhrpreis for Arts and Science2007
Ernst Hellmut Vits Award2006
Prelog Medal and Lecture2006
Karl Ziegler Prize2005
Inhoffen-Medaille2003
Centenary Prize2002
Nagoya Gold Medal2000
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize1989
Otto Bayer Award1986

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1943 to 2026 · aged 82