Benjamin List(1968)
ChemistryBenjamin List is a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2021) from Germany. They have received 3 major awards in total. Their primary field is Chemistry. They were educated at Goethe University Frankfurt and Freie Universität Berlin. They have been affiliated with University of Cologne.
GermanyMax Planck Society
3
Major Awards
1,762
Publications
45,461
Citations
103
h-index
308
i10-index
25.8
Avg Citations/Paper
Awards & Recognition
External Profiles
Career Path
Award progression over time
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Co-winners
Shared the same award in the same year
Education
Goethe University Frankfurt
Freie Universität Berlin
Career Timeline
University of Cologne?–present
Hokkaido University?–present
Max Planck Institute for Coal Research?–present
Academy Memberships
Pontifical Academy of Sciences
Top Publications
Activation of olefins via asymmetric Brønsted acid catalysis
Science2018229 citations
IDPi Catalysis
Angewandte Chemie International Edition2019207 citations
Catalytic Asymmetric Hydroalkoxylation of C–C Multiple Bonds
Chemical Reviews2021130 citations
Catalytic Asymmetric Intramolecular [4+2] Cycloaddition of In Situ Generated <i>ortho</i>‐Quinone Methides
Angewandte Chemie International Edition2017128 citations
Asymmetric Catalysis via Cyclic, Aliphatic Oxocarbenium Ions
Journal of the American Chemical Society2017119 citations
Books
Related Laureates
Other winners of the same award(s)
K. Barry Sharpless
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2022)
Carolyn R. Bertozzi
Priestley Medal (2023)
Ryoji Noyori
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2001)
Omar Yaghi
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2025)
Karl Barry Sharpless
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2022)
Morten Meldal
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2022)
William E. Moerner
Nobel Prize in Chemistry (2014)
Ahmed H. Zewail
Davy Medal (2011)
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