Richard Robson

Winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognized for pioneering work on metal–organic frameworks; emeritus chemistry professor whose idea for molecular architectures grew out of teaching and model building.

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Oct 8, 2025 • 9min

First reactions | Richard Robson, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 | Telephone interview

Richard Robson, the 2025 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, shares his whimsical journey from a meandering path to groundbreaking research on metal–organic frameworks. He reflects on how a simple teaching model sparked a revolutionary idea that faced skepticism. Despite doubts, his obsessive dedication led him from conceptualization to hands-on experimentation. Robson humbly discusses the significance of collaboration in his solitary journey and offers insights on celebrating this monumental achievement later in life.

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