Hans Freeman

Hans Freeman
AM, FAA
Hans Freeman AM, FAA
Born	Hans Charles Freeman; 26 May 1929; Breslau, Germany; (now Wrocław, Poland)
Died	9 November 2008 (aged 79); Sydney, Australia
Alma mater	University of Sydney; BSc (Hons 1M), 1949; MSc, 1952; PhD, 1957;
Known for	Protein crystallography
Spouse(s)	Edith Freeman (née Siou), married 1966
Children	2
Awards	AM; FAA; Burrows Award (1980); Leighton Memorial Medal (1999); Centenary Medal (2001); RACI Distinguished Fellowship (2007); Craig Medal (2007);
	Scientific career
Fields	Inorganic chemistry, Biochemistry
Institutions	University of Sydney (1954–2008); Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (1971–1997); Emeritus Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (1997–2008);

Hans Charles Freeman AM, FAA (26 May 1929 – 9 November 2008) was a German-born Australian bioinorganic chemist, protein crystallographer, and professor of inorganic chemistry who spent most of his academic career at the University of Sydney.^[2] His best known contributions to chemistry were his work explaining the unusual structural, electrochemical, and spectroscopic properties of blue copper proteins, particularly plastocyanin.^[3] He also introduced protein crystallography to Australia^[4] and was a strong advocate for courses to ensure Australian scientists have good access to "big science" facilities.^[5] Freeman has received numerous honours, including being elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA)^[6] and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)^[7] by the Australian Government. He was a charismatic lecturer who voluntarily continued teaching well into his formal retirement and imbued his students with a love of science.^[2]

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Hans Freeman AM, FAA
Born	Hans Charles Freeman (1929-05-26)26 May 1929 Breslau, Germany (now Wrocław, Poland)^[1]
Died	9 November 2008(2008-11-09) (aged 79) Sydney, Australia
Alma mater	University of Sydney BSc (Hons 1M), 1949 MSc, 1952 PhD, 1957
Known for	Protein crystallography
Spouse(s)	Edith Freeman (née Siou), married 1966
Children	2
Awards	AM FAA Burrows Award (1980) Leighton Memorial Medal (1999) Centenary Medal (2001) RACI Distinguished Fellowship (2007) Craig Medal (2007)
Scientific career
Fields	Inorganic chemistry, Biochemistry
Institutions	University of Sydney (1954–2008) Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (1971–1997) Emeritus Professor of Inorganic Chemistry (1997–2008)