Prof. André Charette
Fellow
Current Employer
Université de Montréal
Election Year
2007
Academy
Academy of Science
Discipline
Chemistry
Department
Department of Chemistry
Keywords
stereoselective synthesis, enantiomers, amino acids, chirality, catalysis
Long Citation
For his creative and ingenious invention of stereoselective methods of synthesis utilizing a combination of catalytic and non-catalytic methods of bond formation, leading to architecturally unique organic compounds of industrial and academic interest. For his exemplary work ethic and superb mentoring ability in training many young Canadian coworkers. For the excellence and relevance of his published work putting Canadian science at the forefront on a worldwide basis.
Short Citation
André Charette is known for his creative and ingenious invention of stereoselective methods of synthesis utilizing a combination of catalytic and non-catalytic methods of bond formation, leading to architecturally unique organic compounds of industrial and academic interest. The excellence and relevance of his published work was instrumental in putting Canadian science at the forefront on a worldwide basis.
For his creative and ingenious invention of stereoselective methods of synthesis utilizing a combination of catalytic and non-catalytic methods of bond formation, leading to architecturally unique organic compounds of industrial and academic interest. For his exemplary work ethic and superb mentoring ability in training many young Canadian coworkers. For the excellence and relevance of his published work putting Canadian science at the forefront on a worldwide basis.
Short Citation
André Charette is known for his creative and ingenious invention of stereoselective methods of synthesis utilizing a combination of catalytic and non-catalytic methods of bond formation, leading to architecturally unique organic compounds of industrial and academic interest. The excellence and relevance of his published work was instrumental in putting Canadian science at the forefront on a worldwide basis.
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