Antonio Carlos Bender Burtoloso, professor at USP’s São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, was selected in recognition of his contributions to scientific research and student training, earning distinction from the Royal Society of Chemistry
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Professor and researcher Antonio Carlos Bender Burtoloso, from USP’s São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, was named Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), one of the most important and prestigious chemistry societies in the world, founded in 1841 in London, United Kingdom. The organization brings together researchers of global excellence, publishes high-impact journals, and promotes the advancement of chemical sciences with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and education.
“The RSC is a serious and highly prestigious entity in the field of chemistry. Receiving this invitation to become a Fellow, directly from them, made me very happy. It is international recognition of the work that my team and I have done over these 17 years at IQSC,” the professor highlights. The appointment reflects the professor’s dedication not only to high-level scientific production but also to the development and training of new talents in the field of chemistry.
Burtoloso was directly invited by the RSC for the appointment, differing from the standard process in which the title of Fellow is granted only after the candidate submits an application and undergoes a rigorous evaluation by an RSC committee. The committee typically assesses ethical conduct, letters of recommendation from other Fellows, and a distinguished scientific career with relevant contributions to chemistry in areas such as research, professional practice, or scientific management. Those honored may use the acronym FRSC (Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry) in their professional identification.
When asked about the significance of the appointment, professor Burtoloso stressed that the recognition validates the approach he has pursued: “Prioritizing research quality (rather than quantity) and the training of students.”
Burtoloso holds a bachelor’s degree (2001) and a master’s degree (2002) in Natural Products Chemistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a PhD in Chemistry from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp, 2006), and a postdoctoral fellowship at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI, 2007), in the United States. He is an associate professor at IQSC, having joined in 2008, where he founded and coordinates the Organic Synthesis Group.
His research focuses on organic synthesis, with an emphasis on synthetic methodologies and total synthesis, also working in the field of green and sustainable chemistry.
The Royal Society of Chemistry was founded in 1841 as the Chemical Society of London and was consolidated in 1980 through the merger of three major organizations: the Society for Analytical Chemistry (1874), the Royal Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain (1877), and the Faraday Society (1903). Bringing together internationally renowned scientists, including Nobel Prize laureates, the RSC promotes excellence in chemical sciences, generating and disseminating knowledge to tackle global challenges and drive technological advances. Its commitment is to building a more open, sustainable, and equitable future.
Text adapted by Sandra Zambon, from IQSC Communication Office
English version: Nexus Traduções, edited by Denis Pacheco
