August 31, 2008
Paul Anastas, 12th Environment Heinz Award, was honored recently by the Council of Scientific Society Presidents. He was given its Leadership in Science Award for promoting the field of "Green Chemistry." Dr. Anastas is the director of the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale University and he previously served as director of the Green Chemistry Institute in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Anastas focuses his research on the design of safer chemicals, bio-based polymers and developing new techniques of chemical synthesis that are less hazardous to the environment.
The Council of Scientific Society Presidents is made up of leaders in various scientific organizations.