Prof. Thomas Ward (Department of Chemistry, University of Basel) has been awarded the 2027 Arthur C. Cope Distinguished Scholar Award of the American Chemical Society. He was recognized for “pioneering innovative catalytic paradigms by integrating transition metal versatility with protein engineering, inspiring a global community and enabling new-to-nature reactivity in living systems.”

“I am truly honored by this recognition. It means a great deal to me to see how a field that we began exploring more than two decades ago has been embraced by such a vibrant international community. Above all, I view this award as a recognition of the curiosity and creativity of the many talented young scientists I have had the privilege to work with over the years,” says Thomas Ward.

Established in 1984, the Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awards recognize outstanding achievements in organic chemistry and rank among the most prestigious distinctions conferred by the American Chemical Society. Among more than 400 recipients since the award’s inception, only six scientists based in Switzerland have received this distinction.

Official link
https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/acs-names-2027-national-award/104/web/2026/08

Further Information
Website Research Group Prof. Thomas Ward