Hans Freeman
Australian chemist (1929–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hans Charles Freeman AM, FAA (26 May 1929 – 9 November 2008) was a German-born Australian bioinorganic chemist, protein crystallographer, and professor of inorganic chemistry who spent most of his academic career at the University of Sydney.[2] His best known contributions to chemistry were his work explaining the unusual structural, electrochemical, and spectroscopic properties of blue copper proteins, particularly plastocyanin.[3] He also introduced protein crystallography to Australia[4] and was a strong advocate for courses to ensure Australian scientists have good access to "big science" facilities.[5] Freeman has received numerous honours, including being elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA)[6] and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)[7] by the Australian Government. He was a charismatic lecturer who voluntarily continued teaching well into his formal retirement and imbued his students with a love of science.[2]
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Born | Hans Charles Freeman (1929-05-26)26 May 1929 |
Died | 9 November 2008(2008-11-09) (aged 79) Sydney, Australia |
Alma mater | University of Sydney |
Known for | Protein crystallography |
Spouse(s) | Edith Freeman (née Siou), married 1966 |
Children | 2 |
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Scientific career | |
Fields | Inorganic chemistry, Biochemistry |
Institutions | University of Sydney (1954–2008)
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