WHOI’s Christopher Reddy Elected Fellow of the American Chemical Society

Woods Hole, Mass. (July 28, 2025) – Christopher Reddy, a senior scientist in marine chemistry and geochemistry at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), has been named a Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the highest recognitions in the field of chemistry.

Reddy is being honored for his outstanding contributions to analyzing environmental contaminants and for paradigm-shifting research on the source, transport, and fate of oil spills and plastic pollution in the ocean. He is also recognized for his dedication as an ACS Expert, communicating the value and importance of chemistry to diverse audiences and building connections between scientists and society.

“I am thrilled with this honor,” said Reddy. “I consider myself a chemist whose laboratory is the ocean, and it is touching that my fellow chemists recognize the non-traditional setting of my research. Early in my undergraduate studies, I proudly joined ACS, and to think I would one day become a Fellow is mindboggling. It is a high point in my career.”

The ACS Fellows Program recognizes members for their exceptional contributions to science and the profession, as well as exemplary service to the ACS community. The 2025 ACS Fellows will be honored at a special ceremony during ACS Fall 2025 in Washington, D.C., on Monday, August 18, at the Marriott Marquis, with the event offered in a hybrid format for both in-person and virtual participation.

Reddy’s work exemplifies WHOI’s mission to advance knowledge of the ocean and its connection to the Earth system through innovative science and public engagement.

For more information on the ACS Fellows Program, visit https://www.acs.org/fellows.

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About Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is a private, non-profit organization on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, dedicated to marine research, engineering, and higher education. Established in 1930, its primary mission is to understand the ocean and its interaction with the Earth as a whole, and to communicate an understanding of the ocean’s role in the changing global environment. Top scientists, engineers, and students collaborate on more than 800 concurrent projects worldwide—both above and below the waves—pushing the boundaries of knowledge and possibility.