Rolf Huisgen: A gentleman scholar with energy and passion

摘要

A brief personal tribute to Professor and Mrs. Rolf Huisgen is presented. The essay describes Rolf Huisgen's energy and passion for science and art. Quotations from Huisgen's autobiography 'The Adventure Playground of Mechanisms and Novel Reactions' as well as many quotes from his correspondence with the author are presented. The essence and personality of this gentleman scholar are further highlighted by a number of. photographs of him and of Trudl and other friends and colleagues.