Fausto Calderazzo: Pioneer in Mechanistic Organometallic Chemistry

Abstract

A biographical sketch of Fausto Calderazzo (deceased June 1, 2014) is presented. This is followed by personal tributes from former co-workers and colleagues around the world that emphasize not only his seminal contributions to organometallic chemistry but also his scientific ingenuity, knowledge, and integrity, which inspired those who worked with him.