Quick Info
| Profession | Coordination Chemist |
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| Nationality | French |
| Date of Birth | 21/10/1944 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Winning the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work on molecular machines |
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| Current Status | Emeritus Professor at the University of Strasbourg |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Carmen (1967-1971) |
| Marriage Date | 8 February 1971 |
| Marriage Place | Thierenbach, a village in the south of Alsace |
Family
| Father | Camille André Sauvage |
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| Mother | Lydie Angèle Arcelin |
| Spouse | Carmen |
| Children | Son - Julien Clément Sauvage |
Career
| Fields | Supramolecular Chemistry |
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| Doctoral Advisor | J.-M. Lehn |
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| Thesis | Les Diaza-polyoxa-macrobicycles et leur cryptates (1971) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jean-Pierre Sauvage's mother was from Normandy, and his father was from northern France. | |
| 2. His father worked as a jazz musician and composer. | |
| 3. When Jean-Pierre Sauvage was a baby, his parents separated. | |
| 4. He lived with his mother, who later remarried an Air Force officer. | |
| 5. Due to his stepfather's military career, his family moved frequently. | |
| 6. At a young age, he became interested in chemistry. | |
| 7. He excelled in mathematics during his school years. | |
| 8. He pursued his doctorate under the guidance of Jean-Marie Lehn. | |
| 9. He played a role in the development of cryptand ligands. | |
| 10. In 1983, he successfully synthesized a catenane, a notable accomplishment in the field of Chemistry. | |
| 11. He has contributed to research in CO2 reduction and photosynthetic reaction center models. | |
| 12. His high h-index on Google Scholar and Scopus reflects his significant impact in his field. |
