Endorsements

To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to support Mukund Chorghade’s candidacy for President-Elect of the American Chemical Society. Mukund is an exceptional individual combining the best of academic excellence, commercial innovation and care for his fellow human beings. In addition to fostering several companies and helping many others he has a special awareness of the plight of young people entering science. He is a wonderful role model and gives generously of his time. Having known him for many years in all capacities, I feel he would be a first-rate President and you would be extremely fortunate to have him.

- Yours sincerely,
Sir Richard Roberts Ph.D., F.R.S.
1993 Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine
Chief Scientific Officer, New England Biolabs

What a delight to see that Dr. Mukund Chorghade is running for ACS President! By all means vote for him, as he will bring fresh energy and expertise to the organization in this new role. Of course, Mukund has already fulfilled many ACS roles, and has made fundamental contributions to pharmaceutical process chemistry, entrepreneurship, and academic mentoring. He is also a most engaging colleague, and makes everyone around him wiser and happier.

- Prof. Spencer Knapp
Professor of Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Rutgers University

Dr. Mukund Chorghade brings incredible energy and extensive experience to his candidacy. His accomplishments over decades of an impactful career are indicative of what he will bring to the ACS as president. A master of networking and an accomplished serial entrepreneur, he will spearhead the objectives outlined in his statement targeting the many challenging issues facing our Society today..

- Dr. Pat N. Confalon
R&D Consultant at Confalone Consulting, LLC

I’m happy to add my name to a long list of supporters for your candidature for President Elect of the ACS; you’ll make a fine candidate.

- Professor Steven V Ley CBE FRS, F. Med Sci
Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
University of Cambridge

Dear Fellow ACS Members,

Chemists critically impact climate change, sustainability, and healthcare. Chemistry is a global enterprise. I support Mukund Chorghade for ACS President-elect on his experience and attainment in the US and globally.

- Joseph M. Fortunak
Professor, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Howard University

Members of the ACS Community,

Dr. Mukund Chorghade leads by example, inspiration and innovation. The quintessential professional, he has stellar records of achievement in collaborating, training, inspiring, and mentoring scientists. He demonstrated extraordinary skills in industrial academic collaborations and global development. His teaching and cultural ambassadorship at academic institutions ensured his positive contributions. With superb convening power, he is instrumental in furthering projects. Many scientists are beneficiaries of his grace, generosity, and wisdom. As ACS President, he will ensure that all can avail of his creativity, intellectual depth and elan. He encourages scholars to design, develop and carry research projects to fruition. Oliver Goldsmith once penned the memorable words about a village preacher who was "more skilled to raise the wretched than to rise." These words could be well applied to Professor Mukund S. Chorghade.

- Dr. R.A. Mashelkar, FRS
Reliance Innovation Leadership Centre

I am truly privileged and honored to endorse Dr. Mukund Chorghade to this esteemed candidacy of President of American Chemical Society. His intellect, academic experience, networking capabilities, superb mentoring enthusiasm will not only prove fruitful for the global ACS community, but also enhance the commitment of future generation scientists to the value of Chemistry in everyday life.

I for one, being a dedicated member of ACS since 1965 acknowledge the fact that Dr. Mukund Chorghade will sincerely address and find resolutions to the crucial issues facing the Society today and wish him all the best for successful candidacy..

- Mohindar Singh Puar, Ph.D