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May 26, 1929 Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Died on 09 Nov 2008 (aged 79)

Australian chemist

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About Hans Freeman

  • 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.
  • His best known contributions to chemistry were his work explaining the unusual structural, electrochemical, and spectroscopic properties of blue copper proteins, particularly plastocyanin.
  • He also introduced protein crystallography to Australia and was a strong advocate for programs to ensure Australian scientists have good access to "big science" facilities.
  • Freeman has received numerous honours, including being elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) 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.

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