World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Paul T. Anastas

Paul T. Anastas

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
54
Citations
32553
World Ranking
3101
National Ranking
914

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2016 - Green Chemistry Award, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) for his seminal work in developing innovative methods in molecular design, leading to products and processes that reduce environmental impacts.
  • 2014 - Fellow of the American Chemical Society
  • 2007 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Overview

Paul T. Anastas is affiliated with Yale University in the United States and primarily works in the field of Environmental Science. Their research spans several subfields, including Environmental Chemistry, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Biomedical Engineering, Organic Chemistry, and Nutrition and Dietetics.

The scientist's research covers a range of topics within Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Climate Change and Health Impacts, Lignin and Wood Chemistry, Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques, Ion Channels and Receptors, Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, and Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions.

Recent papers authored or co-authored by Paul T. Anastas include:

  • "Designing for a green chemistry future," 2020, Science
  • "Air pollution reduction and mortality benefit during the COVID-19 outbreak in China," 2020, The Lancet Planetary Health
  • "The Green Print: Advancement of Environmental Sustainability in Healthcare," 2020, Resources Conservation and Recycling
  • "Greener Routes to Biomass Waste Valorization: Lignin Transformation Through Electrocatalysis for Renewable Chemicals and Fuels Production," 2020, ChemSusChem
  • "Electrochemical upgrading of depolymerized lignin: a review of model compound studies," 2021, Green Chemistry

Frequent co-authors collaborating with this scientist include Julie B. Zimmerman, Hanno C. Erythropel, Sairam V. Jabba, Sven-Eric Jordt, and Predrag V. Petrović.

Publishing activity is notable in several scientific journals, with multiple publications in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Green Chemistry, bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Environmental Science & Technology, and The Lancet Planetary Health.

Paul T. Anastas has been recognized with several awards, including the Green Chemistry Award from the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) in 2016 for work in molecular design aimed at reducing environmental impacts. They were also named Fellow of the American Chemical Society in 2014 and Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2007.

Best Publications

  • Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice

    Paul T. Anastas;John Charles Warner

  • Green Chemistry: Principles and Practice

    Paul Anastas;Nicolas Eghbali

  • Origins, Current Status, and Future Challenges of Green Chemistry†

    Paul T. Anastas;Mary M. Kirchhoff

  • Peer Reviewed: Design Through the 12 Principles of Green Engineering

    Paul T. Anastas;Julie B. Zimmerman

  • Designing for a green chemistry future.

    Julie B. Zimmerman;Paul T. Anastas;Hanno C. Erythropel;Walter Leitner;Walter Leitner

  • Green chemistry: science and politics of change.

    Martyn Poliakoff;J. Michael Fitzpatrick;Trevor R. Farren;Paul T. Anastas

  • Green Chemistry and the Role of Analytical Methodology Development

    Paul T. Anastas

  • The Green ChemisTREE: 20 years after taking root with the 12 principles

    Hanno C. Erythropel;Julie B. Zimmerman;Tamara M. de Winter;Laurène Petitjean

  • Catalysis as a foundational pillar of green chemistry

    Paul T. Anastas;Mary M. Kirchhoff;Tracy C. Williamson

  • Lignin transformations for high value applications: towards targeted modifications using green chemistry

    S. Gillet;S. Gillet;M. Aguedo;L. Petitjean;A. R. C. Morais

  • The role of catalysis in the design, development, and implementation of green chemistry

    Paul T. Anastas;Lauren B. Bartlett;Mary M. Kirchhoff;Tracy C. Williamson

  • Applying the principles of Green Engineering to cradle-to-cradle design.

    William McDonough;Michael Braungart;Paul T Anastas;Julie B Zimmerman

  • Handbook of green chemistry

    Paul T. Anastas

  • Life cycle assessment and green chemistry: the yin and yang of industrial ecology

    Paul T. Anastas;Rebecca L. Lankey

  • Green Chemistry: A design framework for sustainability

    Evan S. Beach;Zheng Cui;Paul T. Anastas

  • Green Chemistry: Designing Chemistry for the Environment

    Paul T. Anastas;Tracy C. Williamson

  • Introduction: Green chemistry

    István T. Horváth;Paul T. Anastas

  • Designing nanomaterials to maximize performance and minimize undesirable implications guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry

    Leanne M. Gilbertson;Julie B. Zimmerman;Desiree L. Plata;James E. Hutchison

  • Green Chemistry and Green Engineering: A Framework for Sustainable Technology Development

    Martin J. Mulvihill;Evan S. Beach;Julie B. Zimmerman;Paul T. Anastas

  • Frontiers in Green Chemistry: meeting the grand challenges for sustainability in R&D and manufacturing

    Julie B. Manley;Paul T. Anastas;Berkeley W. Cue

  • One-pot reduction of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural via hydrogen transfer from supercritical methanol

    Thomas Søndergaard Hansen;Thomas Søndergaard Hansen;Katalin Barta;Paul T. Anastas;Peter C. Ford

  • Greener Routes to Biomass Waste Valorization: Lignin Transformation Through Electrocatalysis for Renewable Chemicals and Fuels Production.

    Mahlet Garedew;Fang Lin;Bing Song;Tamara M. DeWinter

  • Design Through the 12 Principles of Green Engineering

    Paul T. Anastas;Julie B. Zimmerman

  • Green chemistry : designing chemistry for the environment : developed from a symposium sponsored by the Divisin of Environmental Chemistry, Inc., at the 208th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, August 21-25, 1994

    Paul T. Anastas;Tracy C. Williamson

Frequent Co-Authors

Julie B. Zimmerman
Julie B. Zimmerman Yale University
Bryan W. Brooks
Bryan W. Brooks Baylor University
Terrance J. Kavanagh
Terrance J. Kavanagh University of Washington
Stephanie S. O'Malley
Stephanie S. O'Malley Yale University
Katalin Barta
Katalin Barta University of Graz
Chinedum O. Osuji
Chinedum O. Osuji University of Pennsylvania
Matthew J. Eckelman
Matthew J. Eckelman Northeastern University
Patrick L. Kinney
Patrick L. Kinney Boston University
Meng Wang
Meng Wang University at Buffalo, State University of New York

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Engineering and Technology often leads to careers that intersect with other fast-growing fields. Many students complement their technical education with practical skills by pursuing online certifications and degrees. For instance, those interested in the legal aspects of technology may benefit from a paralegal accelerated program. This qualification can open doors in corporate compliance, intellectual property, or contracts management.

Technical professionals working with finances may consider bookkeeping certification to strengthen their expertise in accounting fundamentals and financial reporting. For those eyeing leadership roles in technical environments, an online administration degree delivers necessary management and organizational skills.

Broader business roles in tech-driven companies often call for a strong foundation in business principles. Earning an online business administration degree helps graduates bridge the gap between engineering expertise and high-demand business acumen. These related pathways provide flexible, accessible options to enhance your career and adapt to the evolving demands of today's job market.

Best Scientists Citing Paul T. Anastas

Trending Scientists