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Celebrating Dr. Christian Wolf’s selection to the National Academy of Inventors

We are thrilled to share that our esteemed faculty, Dr. Christian Wolf, Ph.D., has been selected for induction as a Fellow in the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

The 2023 NAI Fellows Selection Committee and NAI Board of Directors have recognized Dr. Wolf’s exceptional contributions to innovation, citing his “highly prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development, and welfare of society.”

This is a wonderful acknowledgment of the work produced by my entire research group throughout the years.
I have been privileged to team up with a diverse group of smart, skilled, ambitious, and curious students, postdocs, and collaborators who share my passion for reaching the high-hanging fruits and making scientific discoveries that surprise and have impact.
The NAI selection wouldn’t have been possible without them.

Dr. Christian Wolf, Professor of Chemistry and Director of Medicinal Chemistry, Georgetown University.

This prestigious honor is a testament to Dr. Wolf’s dedication, expertise, and outstanding achievements as an academic inventor. Join us in extending our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Christian Wolf for this well-deserved recognition.

Dr. Wolf has devoted his career to advancing the frontiers of chemistry, showcasing an extraordinary talent for transforming ideas into practical innovations. His pioneering research spans various domains, from chiral compound recognition to synthetic methodology, yielding groundbreaking discoveries in dynamic stereochemistry, cross-coupling reactions, medicinal chemistry, and drug discovery. Beyond his research, Dr. Wolf excels in fostering collaboration, promoting interdisciplinary research, and translating scientific knowledge into real-world applications through ongoing partnerships with industry and academic institutions.

Sharon Pula, J.D., M.S., Associate Senior Director, Licensing and IP

Dr. Wolf is cordially invited to attend the NAI Fellows Induction Ceremony, a momentous event on June 18, 2024. 

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Christian Wolf on becoming an NAI Fellow and representing Georgetown University on the national stage. We look forward to celebrating his accomplishments and the impact of his groundbreaking work at the upcoming induction ceremony.


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