Paul Anastas

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Full Name	Paul Anastas
Date Of Birth	May 16, 1962(1962-05-16)
Age	62
Birthplace	United States
Country	United States
Horoscope	Taurus

Paul Anastas Biography

Paul Anastas is one of the most popular and richest Author who was born on May 16, 1962 in United States, United States.

Anastas began his career as a staff chemist at the EPA, where he coined the term “Green Chemistry” and launched the field’s first research program. He went on to co-found the Green Chemistry Institute in 1997 at the American Chemical Society and served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 1999 to 2004, where he concluded service as Assistant Director for the Environment. Anastas returned to EPA in 2009 as the Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) and the Science Advisor to the Agency, resigning from those positions in February 2012 to return to Yale and his family. In his role as Assistant Administrator, he worked to engage scientists, engineers, and stakeholders across EPA, the federal government, and the scientific community to unify around the common goal of sustainability. He co-founded the chemical manufacturing company, P2 Science in 2011, the catalysis company, Catalytic Innovations in 2017, and Inkemia Green Chemicals in 2017. Anastas is currently the Director of Yale University’s Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, where he holds the Theresa and H. John Heinz chair in Chemistry for the Environment.

Paul T. Anastas (born May 16, 1962 in Quincy, Massachusetts) is an American scientist, inventor, author, entrepreneur, professor, and public servant. He is the Director of Yale University’s Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering, Previously he served as the Science Advisor to the United States Environmental Protection Agency as well as the Agency’s Assistant Administrator for Research and Development, appointed by President Barack Obama.

Paul Anastas Net Worth

Paul is one of the richest Author from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Anastas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

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Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Anastas celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.

What did Paul Anastas do?

Anastas is known widely as the “Father of Green Chemistry” for his work on the design and manufacture of chemicals that are non-hazardous and environmentally benign.

Who is Father of Green Chemistry?

Paul Anastas , a Yale professor and pioneer in the field of green chemistry, was awarded the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Award.

Who introduced the term green chemistry and in which year?

Paul Anastas and John C. Warner co-authored the groundbreaking book, Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice in 1998. The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry outlined within this work declared a philosophy that motivated academic and industrial scientists at the time and continues to guide the green chemistry movement.

What is meant by green chemistry?

Definition of green chemistry Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. Green chemistry applies across the life cycle of a chemical product, including its design, manufacture, use, and ultimate disposal.

Why are the 12 green chemistry principles important?

Paul T. Anastas, an organic chemist working in the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxins at the EPA, and John C. Warner developed the Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry in 1991. These principles can be grouped into “ Reducing Risk” and “Minimizing the Environmental Footprint.”