Who is Stoddart Fraser?
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Update at: Mar 7, 2026Fraser Stoddart
Public profile for Fraser Stoddart (born May 24, 1942, Edinburgh, United Kingdom). He is a chemist renowned for work on molecular machines and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2016.
Biography
Fraser Stoddart is a Scottish-born chemist whose research spans supramolecular chemistry, nanotechnology, and the design of functional molecular systems. He holds a prominent faculty position at Northwestern University and has been a leading figure in the study of mechanically interlocked molecules.
Notable achievements
- Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016 — shared with Jean-Pierre Sauvage and Bernard L. Feringa for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
- Contributions to the chemistry of rotaxanes and catenanes, foundational to molecular machinery concepts.
- Influential educator and researcher, with numerous high-impact publications and collaborations in chemistry and nanotechnology.
Recent projects & research interests
Current research centers on creating and studying molecular machines, integrating synthetic chemistry with nanotechnology to realize functional systems. Key topics include:
- Design and synthesis of rotaxanes and catenanes
- Development of self-assembled, mechanically interlocked molecules
- Applications in smart materials, sensors, and molecular electronics
News & media
- 2016 — Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for pioneering work on molecular machines.
- Continued leadership in supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology through Northwestern University and international collaborations.
Publications & resources
Representative sources include:
- Northwestern University profile and laboratory pages
- Nobel Prize official biography and lectures
- Key publications on rotaxanes, catenanes, and molecular machines
Social media & contact
There are no widely verified personal social media accounts publicly attributed to Fraser Stoddart. For official updates, refer to institutional channels such as Northwestern University announcements and Nobel Prize materials.
For inquiries, use Northwestern University Chemistry Department contact pages or Nobel Prize communications.
Which planetary combinations are in Stoddart Fraser's birth chart?
1 FOUNDStoddart Fraser's chart shows 1 challenging combination.
Which dasha is Stoddart Fraser running now?
VIMSHOTTARIStoddart Fraser is currently in the Mercury mahadasha, running from Apr 21, 2026 to May 9, 2026.
What do Stoddart Fraser's numerology numbers say?
Stoddart Fraser's core numbers are Life Path 9, Destiny 5, Soul Urge 5, Personality 9, Kabbalah Number 6, Birth 6.
Chaldean Life Path 9 is Mars-in-service—courage with compassion. It indicates completion, humanitarian work, and lessons in letting go and higher purpose.
Chaldean Destiny 5 indicates dynamic progress through change and versatility. It supports travel, sales, communication roles, and fast adaptation.
Chaldean Soul 5 desires freedom and variety. It seeks change, movement, experiences, and space to explore life.
Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.
Kabbalah Number 6 reflects an inner spiritual code of care and harmony. It supports service, relationships, responsibility, and ethical choices.
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Life Events & Planetary Transits
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