Associate Dean for Research
University of North Dakota
USA
Mark Hoffmann, Associate Dean for Research at UND’s College of Arts & Sciences and Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his contributions to chemistry. Hoffmann is a leading expert in quantum chemistry, known for his groundbreaking work in molecular interactions, including the discovery of a new type of chemical bonding published in Science in 2012. He holds degrees from Northwestern University and UC Berkeley and has taught at UND since 1988. Hoffmann has chaired UND’s Chemistry Department and served as a visiting professor at prestigious institutions worldwide. His research has applications in diverse fields like catalysis, astrochemistry, and biological sciences. Hoffmann will be one of 564 AAAS Fellows announced in January 2022, a prestigious honor that dates back to 1874, recognizing significant advancements in science. He expressed gratitude for the recognition and support from UND.