Ray Martin (1926–2020) was a talented and successful academic and leader, who won numerous awards and made discoveries that changed fundamental knowledge of the sub-discipline of physical inorganic chemistry. His journey over more than 90 years is one that demonstrates that he was one of nature’s gentlemen, who enjoyed sports, arts and people. He was passionate about science and discovery, and through a series of chance events, had a peripatetic life moving from academic positions, to industry, management, a vice chancellorship at Monash University, and then scientific advisor to the Australian Federal Government. Throughout this journey, he always made strong friendships, was an exceptional teacher and outstanding mentor—he was a quiet achiever.

雷·马丁（Ray Martin，1926-2020）是一位才华横溢、成功的学者和领导者，他赢得了无数奖项，并做出了改变物理无机化学子学科基础知识的发现。他90多年的人生历程表明他是一位热爱体育、艺术和人文的大自然绅士。他对科学和发现充满热情，通过一系列的偶然事件，他过着漂泊的生活，从学术职位转到工业、管理、莫纳什大学副校长，然后担任澳大利亚联邦政府的科学顾问。在整个旅程中，他总是结交了深厚的友谊，是一位出色的老师和杰出的导师——他是一位安静的成就者。