Professor Véronique Gouverneur elected to the US National Academy of Sciences

Congratulations to Professor Véronique Gouverneur, Merton Emeritus Fellow, who has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in the US. She was one of four scientists from Oxford who were elected in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. Election to membership in the NAS is a mark of excellence in science and considered one of the highest honours that a scientist can receive.

Professor Gouverneur is renowned for her contributions to fluorine chemistry which have tackled some of the biggest challenges of this area. Her achievements include developing new fluorination processes for producing diagnostics and pharmaceutical drugs, and advancing safe and sustainable manufacturing of fluorochemicals that are essential for medicine, food, and material science.

Professor Gouverneur said:

"I am thrilled to receive this recognition, and grateful to all members of my team who serve society through science. Becoming a member of the National Academy of Sciences is a privilege, and a superb opportunity to connect with a remarkable community."