Camille and Henry Dreyfus Lectureship at the University of Basel

The annual Camille and Henry Dreyfus Lectureship at the University of Basel memorializes the Dreyfus brothers who both received their PhDs there (Camille in 1901 and Henry in 1905). It provides the means for the University to bring leading U.S.-based scientists in chemistry and the chemical sciences to its campus, thus enhancing the relationship of Swiss and U.S. science.

The Dreyfus Lecturer delivers two lectures – a technical presentation for the faculty and students, and a second presentation for a broader audience. In addition, the visitor is expected to spend some time directly interacting with the faculty and students.

For more information, please visit: https://chemie.unibas.ch/en/news-and-events/events/dreyfus-lectureship/

List of Past Recipients

2025: James McClusker, Michigan State University

2024: Eric Jacobsen, Harvard University

2023: Steven Benner, Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution

2020: Roald Hoffmann, Cornell University

2019: Emily Carter, Princeton University

2018: David MacMillan, Princeton University

2017: David Weitz, Harvard University

2016: John Hartwig, University of California, Berkeley

2015: Chad Mirkin, Northwestern University

2014: Marye Anne Fox, University of California, San Diego

2013: George Whitesides, Harvard University