This perspective text focuses on the pivotal role and historical position that the late Prof. Arnold L. (Arny) Demain has taken since the 1950s in the rise and impact of the field of industrial microbiology and biotechnology. His drive toward academic research with industrial potential—first at Merck & Co. and later at MIT—, his feeling for establishing cordial personal contacts with his students and postdocs (Arny's Army) and his ability for worldwide networking are outlined here, intertwined with the author's personal experiences and impressions. His scientific output is legendary as to research papers, comprehensive reviews, books, and lectures at conferences worldwide. Some of his research experiences in industry and academia are mentioned in a historical context as well as his relentless efforts to advocate the importance and impact of industrial microbiology and biotechnology as an essential green technology for our planet Earth.

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Arnold L. (Arny) Demain 教授在工业微生物学和生物技术兴起中的历史地位


本文重点介绍已故 Arnold L. (Arny) Demain 教授自 20 世纪 50 年代以来在工业微生物学和生物技术领域的兴起和影响中所发挥的关键作用和历史地位。这里概述了他对具有工业潜力的学术研究的推动力（首先是在默克公司，后来在麻省理工学院），他与学生和博士后（阿尼的军队）建立亲切的个人联系的感觉，以及他在全球范围内建立联系的能力，这些都与作者的个人经历和感想。他的科学成果在研究论文、综合评论、书籍和世界各地会议上的演讲方面都具有传奇色彩。他在工业界和学术界的一些研究经验在历史背景下被提及，以及他为倡导工业微生物学和生物技术作为地球重要绿色技术的重要性和影响而做出的不懈努力。