Organic Chemistry: Miracles from Plants (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781032664910)

Dr Jeffrey J. Deakin earned a BSc degree in chemistry with first class honors from the University of London followed by a PhD degree in physical chemistry from the University of Cambridge.

As a teacher of science, Jeff headed chemistry and physics departments in grammar and comprehensive schools in the UK. He has written books and numerous articles aimed at demystifying chemistry and broadening interest in the subject.

Jeff is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Chemistry in London. He was a member of the Curriculum and Assessment Working Group at the Royal Society of Chemistry, which recently reviewed the national curriculum in chemistry in each of the four home nations of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Recipient of an Excel Award in 2021 from the American Association of Media and Publishing for a feature article published by the American Chemical Society. The American Association of Media and Publishing explains that 'Excel Awards recognize excellence and leadership in media, publishing and marketing; communications offering 'the best products and services on the market spotlighting first-class content which is both innovative and enlightening in a rapidly changing world.' The American Association of Media and Publishing involves about 700 providers in the USA.