title: John T. Yates, Jr. 1935-2015.
abstract: John T. Yates, Jr., professor at the University of Virginia, member of the US National Academy of Sciences, and pioneer of modern surface science passed away at the age of 80 on September 26, 2015. The scientific community has lost an exceptional scientist and gifted communicator, who was also heavily involved with scientific societies and academies, as well as evaluation procedures and conference organization.
authors.affiliation: Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft (Germany).
authors.forename: Gerhard
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ertl
authors.affiliation: Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck Gesellschaft (Germany).
authors.forename: Hans-Joachim
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Freund