Sir John Meurig Thomas

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:academic_advisor gptkb:David_A._W._H._Jones
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Royal_Medal
gptkbp:birth_date 1932-07-02
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Wales
gptkbp:children gptkb:3
gptkbp:class International conferences
gptkbp:collaboration With industry partners
gptkbp:collaborator Various international researchers
gptkbp:community Respected member of the scientific community
gptkbp:community_engagement Science communication initiatives
gptkbp:contribution Development of new catalysts
Advancement of chemical sciences
gptkbp:editorial_focus gptkb:Journal_of_Catalysis
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:election Fellow of the Royal Society
gptkbp:fellowship gptkb:Royal_Society_of_Chemistry
gptkbp:field gptkb:Chemistry
Heterogeneous catalysis
gptkbp:has_research_focus Catalysis Research Group
gptkbp:honorary_title Honorary Doctorate from multiple universities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sir John Meurig Thomas
gptkbp:impact Significant impact on industrial catalysis
gptkbp:influence_on Future generations of chemists
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Richard_R._Schrock
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Henry_Eyring
gptkbp:invention Catalytic converters
Several patents in catalysis
gptkbp:involvement Research in nanotechnology
Educational outreach programs
gptkbp:known_for Catalysis
gptkbp:legacy Influence on modern chemistry
gptkbp:mentor Many graduate students
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_speakers Various chemistry conferences
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Professor
gptkbp:philanthropy Supports scientific education initiatives
gptkbp:philosophy Interdisciplinary approach to science
gptkbp:publication Numerous scientific papers
gptkbp:recognition Internationally recognized chemist
gptkbp:research Experimental and theoretical methods
gptkbp:research_focus Surface science
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Cambridge,_England
gptkbp:retirement Continues to contribute to research
gptkbp:role Leader in catalysis research
gptkbp:spouse Margaret Thomas
gptkbp:title The Mechanism of Catalytic Reactions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:University_of_Swansea
gptkb:Swansea_University
gptkb:Michael_Faraday_Award
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5