Frank Svec
The Power List 2013
Frank Svec
Senior Scientist; Facility director at the Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, California, USA
Highlight: “Invention of polymer-based monolithic columns and development of monolithic materials that inspire other people, leading to a number of follow ups focused on new chemistries, approaches, and applications.”
Main motivation: “I have always been trying to break new ground. I am opposed to following the old paradigms and seek ways to come up with new ones. I like face-to-face discussions with people from around the world that often lead to friendships and interesting ideas.”
Future aspiration: “I would like to stay in the “business” of research for the foreseeable future and attract young people to follow in my foot steps.”
svec.lbl.gov
Sitting Down With... theanalyticalscientist.com/issues/0413/601
