He has found much success as an author, having contributed over 90 written works to esteemed publications.
KALAMAZOO, MI, March 12, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Marquis Who's Who, the world's premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Peter Wuts, Ph.D., with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. An accomplished listee, Dr. Wuts celebrates many years' experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
With nearly 40 years of industry experience to his credit, Dr. Wuts has been the owner of Wuts Chemistry Consulting since 2008. Prior to this appointment, he served as a Distinguished Scientist at Kalexsyn from 2008 to 2014, as well as in multiple positions for The Upjohn Company (acquired by Pfizer in 2003) including as a research scientist from 1984 to 1987, a senior research scientist from 1987 to 1992, and a senior scientist from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, Dr. Wuts began his career as an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Michigan from 1979 to 1984.
Before embarking on his professional path, Dr. Wuts pursued an education at the University of Washington, earning a Bachelor of Science in chemistry in 1973. He continued his studies at Northwestern University from 1973 to 1977, graduating with a Doctor of Philosophy in chemistry. Dr. Wuts concluded his academic efforts with postdoctoral research at the California Institute of Technology from 1977 to 1979.
Beyond his responsibilities within the field, Dr. Wuts has contributed to numerous endeavors outside of his professional circles. He has found much success as an author, having contributed over 90 written works to such esteemed publications as the Journal of Organic Chemistry, Synthetic Communications, the International Journal of Peptide and Protein Research, Current Opinion in Drug Discovery & Development, and the second through fifth editions of "Greene's Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis." He also has remained active as an adjunct professor of chemistry at Western Michigan University since 2009. Furthermore, Dr. Wuts has worked as a part-time chemistry instructor for Kalamazoo Valley Community College, and has been an invited speaker at conferences from around the United States and internationally.
In addition to his profession as a chemist, Dr. Wuts remains affiliated with various organizations in relation to his areas of expertise. He has maintained involvement with Phi Lambda Upsilon, American Society for Microbiology and Alpha Chi Sigma. He has also been a member of the American Chemical Society, having been appointed as the organic executive committee member-at-large from 2005 to 2008, a reviewer for the Arthur C. Cope Award from 2005 to 2007, on the fellowship selection committee from 2005 to 2006, a reviewer for the Technical Achievement Award in 2006, and as chair of the canvassing committee for the Herbert C. Brown Award for Creative Research in Synthetic Methods in 2003, which he previously served since 2000. In addition to being a co-chair of the 50th Anniversary Natural Products Gordon Research Conference in 2001, Dr. Wuts has also been the Kalamazoo site editor of Chemistry Matters for Pfizer from 2004 to 2006.
In light of his exceptional undertakings, Dr. Wuts has accrued several accolades and honors throughout his impressive career. Having received 14 Special Recognition Awards for Meritorious Service, he was a research grantee of the National Science Foundation, a postdoctoral fellow of the National Institutes of Health from 1980 to 1984, and a dissertation fellow of Northwestern University. He was presented with a Chemistry Symposium Award from Pharmacia in 2001, after which he was recognized by Pfizer as a Senior Fellow from 2001 to 2003, and a Senior Research Fellow from 2003 to 2008. A Dow Chemical Tuition Scholar, Dr. Wuts was also selected for inclusion in multiple editions of Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.
In recognition of outstanding contributions to his profession and the Marquis Who's Who community, Dr. Wuts has been featured on the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement website. Please visit www.ltachievers.com for more information about this honor.
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