Is Herbert C. Brown A-List?
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No — Herbert C. Brown is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1979
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Lost A-list status in 2004
Dropped to B tier — Death of Herbert C. Brown
Ranking Timeline
1936D$0.001M
Receives Ph.D. from Chicago
Earns doctorate, setting the stage for his research.
1947C▲$0.01M+$0.009000000000000001M
Joins Purdue Faculty
Begins a long and productive academic career.
1979A▲▲$1M+$0.99M
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Receives Nobel Prize for his work on organoboranes.
1991A$3M+$2M
National Medal of Science
Awarded for contributions to chemistry field.
2004B▼$5M+$2M
Death of Herbert C. Brown
Passes away leaving a major legacy.
2026B$5M
Lasting Scientific Influence
Continues to be highly cited.
Last updated: February 25, 2026