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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart, Nobel Laureate and Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Professor Stoddart's legacy as a distinguished Nobel Laureate in Chemistry is exemplified by his commitment to the advancement of science and his transformative research, which changed the way chemists think about materials science and molecular nanotechnology – not only during his lifetime but for generations to come.

The University was privileged to have Professor Stoddart as a Chair Professor in the Department of Chemistry, where he established a cutting-edge laboratory to advance research in a wide range of areas, including molecular machines and carbohydrate chemistry. Together with the team of outstanding scholars and students he assembled, Professor Stoddart contributed to the enhancement of HKU's profile and prestige as a leading institution in teaching and research globally.

The University extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Professor Stoddart. HKU honours his noble achievements and exceptional life, his enduring international impact on science and research, his passion for and support of his students’ development, and his invaluable contributions as a member of the HKU family. The University community now joins together in mourning the loss of a visionary scholar and esteemed colleague.