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Lee Cronin

Professor of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow, specializing in complex chemical systems, self-assembly, and synthetic biology.

About

Lee Cronin is a distinguished Professor of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow.
He is renowned for his pioneering research in the field of complex chemical systems, focusing on synthetic chemistry that bridges the gap to biology.
His work includes developing chemical systems that mimic life processes, self-assembly, and exploring programmable chemical matter.
Cronin has received multiple awards for innovation in chemistry and leads a diverse research group pushing the boundaries of molecular science.

Areas of Expertise

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Recent Podcasts

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Lee Cronin: Controversial Nature Paper on Evolution of Life and Universe | Lex Fridman Podcast #404

Topic: Discussions on the controversial Assembly Theory, the origin and evolution of life, the nature of complexity, and the search for alien intelligence, featuring chemist Lee Cronin.

03:19:221,814,82513,8102 years ago
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Thumbnail for Alien Debate: Sara Walker and Lee Cronin | Lex Fridman Podcast #279

Alien Debate: Sara Walker and Lee Cronin | Lex Fridman Podcast #279

Topic: Alien life and civilizations

04:05:231,003,29316,0563 years ago
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Thumbnail for Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #269

Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #269

Topic: Origin of Life, Consciousness, and Astrobiology

04:05:511,087,04920,7473 years ago
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