Jeremy Keith Burdett
Born(1947-07-01)July 1, 1947
London, UK
DiedJune 23, 1997(1997-06-23) (aged 49)
EducationUniversity of Cambridge
University of Michigan
Scientific career
InstitutionsNewcastle University
Cornell University
University of Chicago
Doctoral advisorJim J. Turner
Other academic advisorsRoald Hoffmann

Jeremy Keith Burdett (July 1, 1947 – June 23, 1997), or Jeremy K. Burdett, was a British-American chemist known for his work on bridging the gap[1] between molecular science and solid state chemistry from an electron orbital viewpoint.[2]

Education and career

Burdett was a native of London, UK. He studied at the Magdalene College, University of Cambridge, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1968 in natural sciences with a specialization in chemistry. He obtained a master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1970 and worked as a Power Foundation Fellow with Jerry Current. He return to University of Cambridge and received a Ph.D. in 1972 under the supervision of Jim J. Turner. Subsequently, Burdett moved to Newcastle University along with Jim J. Turner's group and was appointed senior research officer. In 1977, Burdett spent a sabbatical at Cornell University with Roald Hoffmann, who greatly influenced Burdett's research direction. In 1978, Burdett joined the faculty at the University of Chicago, where he spent the rest of his career.[3]

Honors and awards

Burdett received the following accolades during his career,[3][4]

Personal life

Burdett's first wife was Wendy Greenwood, with whom he had two sons, Rufus and Harry. Burdett passed away at his summer home in Kalamazoo, Michigan after attending a conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[5]

Bibliography

Reviews

Books

References

  1. Burdett, Jeremy K. (1979). "Application of 'molecular' theories to the structure of the crystalline state". Nature. 279 (5709): 121–125. Bibcode:1979Natur.279..121B. doi:10.1038/279121a0. ISSN 1476-4687. S2CID 4316999.
  2. "people". Chemical & Engineering News Archive. 75 (38): 83. 1997-09-22. doi:10.1021/cen-v075n038.p083. ISSN 0009-2347.
  3. 1 2 "Obituary : Professor Jeremy Burdett". The Independent. 1997-07-23. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
  4. "Jeremy K. Burdett: H-index & Awards - Academic Profile". Research.com. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
  5. "JEREMY BURDETT, 49, U. OF C. CHEMIST". Chicago Tribune. 27 June 1997. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
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