A Tram is named after The Professor - Periodic Table of Videos

A Nottingham tram is named "Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff".
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[@AssemblerGuy]

They should definitely put a periodic table somewhere in the passenger section. It'd be much more interesting than all the ads, infotainment screens and whatnot combined!

[@periodicvideos]

Agree. Missed opportunity.

[@samspencer7765]

A passenger could definitely add one on and it go unnoticed as an imposter, like those guys that put up a huge poster of themselves eating fries etc "ad style" in McDonald's and it hung for over 50 days before anyone noticed it wasn't official corporate POS display.

[@RealUlrichLeland]

@@samspencer7765 Maybe if you disguise it as a brand logo or a message to customers or something lol

[@PeterVC]

All the moquettes of the seats should have a periodic table pattern ;)

[@hamishmacleod8616]

Fabulous idea!

[@joostvandru5666]

Getting a tram named after you is something everyone should be striving for. Congratulations dr!

[@hughoxford8735]

All we need now is 70 million trams.

[@Diggnuts]

There are many trams that were named after I was... Do not see what the fuss is all about.

[@Diggnuts]

@@thomaslaparnestudenthbhs6439 I also know about a lot of trains that have been named after I was. Also boats.

[@clappincheeks5584]

It’s DR PROFESSOR PATRICK

[@reubenmckay]

Happy birthday, Professor! PS: The molecule on the tram is 1,2,4,5-tetramethylcyclohexane.

[@horsetuna]

I scrolled and scrolled just to find this

[@gabrielscott2927]

The professor is absolutely the most wholesome person to ever have existed, I hope his legacy outlives all of us! Happy birthday!!!!

[@sirhenk5910]

"I'm getting so old people don't give me presents much anymore" I just wanna send him birthday gifts now

[@Florkl]

I love how infectiously enthusiastic you are about everything. I never really clicked with chemistry, but I love learning from your videos because it’s abundantly clear you love teaching. I’m so glad to see you honored for your amazing achievements.

[@Jimorian]

0:56 As a video editor, when a camera person makes sure that the person being interviewed says and spells out their name, it's wonderful. Because while there may be documents you're _supposed_ to get to be able to put their name on the video, they don't always arrive in time, or they may be wrong.

[@SeanKD_Photos]

Hey Jim o/

[@zexybaddies]

True. That is immensely helpful.

[@danielsouders5553]

Congratulations, on all your accomplishments! You really are a gift to this world

[@cellina.starfire]

That periodic table coat is fantastic. Makes me want more chemistry clothing myself!

[@JoshuaDoss]

@quietguy3099 correct

[@AZOffRoadster]

Eat your heart out, Neil Tyson.

[@jjrdias]

That's an immense honor for that Tram. Well done, Professor Sir.

[@teknoguy2002]

I love how incredibly humble he is, too. He just thinks it's the greatest thing, and the first thing he has to say is that the others he works with are doing really great things. We could all learn a thing or four from Dr. Poliakoff.

[@glenngriffon8032]

Happy belated birthday professor. I hope the tram will be in service for many years.

[@cassandranoorman7154]

It's not belated! It's today.

[@ShamblerDK]

I hope the professor will be in service for many more years :-)

[@shitbag.]

So wholesome and heartwarming. Never seen the professor so excited.

[@aerialexplorer772]

Yes he was in his element

[@thmsrttg]

And it’s now on his Wikipedia page!

[@niiii_niiii]

Your comment does NOT match your name 🤭

[@shitbag.]

@@niiii_niiii It's the least I can do to subvert expectations. Thanks for noticing 😁

[@niiii_niiii]

@@shitbag. 😍🤭🤭🤭

[@penanceii8201]

Sir Poliakoff is the David Attenborough of chemistry!

[@zoinksxscooby]

Well said! I completely agree.

[@paulanderson79]

He is, and, unlike Attenborough, he doesn't have a supercilious and establishment worshipping demeanour about him. Nice guy.

[@thelegalsystem]

This warmed my heart, what an amazing birthday gift for an amazing person!

[@Luca_Raven]

He is just such a sweet old man, happy birthday Sir professor Martyn Poliakoff!!!!!!

[@johntranter103]

“The work WE do at the university”. This man and his department is a triumph in teaching chemistry and science to the masses, and he is so humble.

[@hamsandwich780]

It's fitting that a man who has carried so many students on his back would have a tram named after him.

[@OnlinePhenome]

The molecule is 1,2,4,5-tetramethylcyclohexane. The highest peak of this compound's mass spectrum is 69. 𝒩𝒪𝐼𝒞𝐸.

[@Macieks300]

wow it actually is real

[@HHH22229]

Professor Poliakoff is a delightful person… It’s wonderful seeing him get recognized for his work having a tram named in his honor.

[@gutobernardo7457]

"I've got a street named after me" "Yeah? I have a tram that goes through a lot of streets named after me" ❤️ congrats for all you work, Professor, and for this deserved recognition!

[@Braunty]

I had the biggest smile on my face this whole video. So heartwarming. Congratulations Professor!

[@DanielWillems1995]

I think this means free rides for the professor if he can catch the exact tram to work or in day to day life. A periodic table decal across the tram would be awesome too!

[@parthibbiswas3730]

I hope he gets an element named after him. Truly a living legend

[@12marcusboy]

Bless the professor. Enjoy the videos thoroughly

[@northernmetalworker]

Professor Poliakoff is such a timeless fellow, so lively and pleasant.

[@gerryjamesedwards1227]

A little recognition goes a long way, particularly when it's an eponymous tram! Congratulations, Professor!

[@SamTheFable]

You can hear his enthusiasm in every sentence. This is so awesome.

[@BusAmbassador]

Huge congratulations Professor Sir. You know you've made it in life when a tram is named after you!

[@torinireland6526]

Aww, this is the nicest thing I've seen all day. Congratulations, Professor Poliakoff! You definitely deserve every bit of recognition you get :) You've done very important work in helping get entire generations of people interested in chemistry. I myself am working on a chemical engineering degree right now, and I'm sure your videos had at least some influence on that. Thank you!

[@edward_dantonio]

Greetings Professor Poliakoff from the USA. I wanted to wish you a happy birthday and to let you know that I am a big fan of you and your KZbin videos on the different elements of the Periodic Table. I enjoy your sense of humor and detail in explaining the elements. Now, to time stamp 0:31, my guess to the molecule is 1,2,4,5-tetramethylcyclohexane. Congratulations on the naming of your Tram, that's pretty amazing!

[@renanlll6542]

It's so joyful to see the happiness of the professor, it made my day! Love your videos, and happy birthday!!

[@danmiddleton5302]

Legendary chemist and well deserved honour. Congratulations

[@tookitogo]

Congrats, Professor!! You deserve it. 0:07 FYI, in Switzerland you can book rides in the driver cab of trains. It’s expensive, and you don’t get to actually take the controls, but you literally sit in the cab with two drivers, one at the controls, the other to explain everything to you. I know a few people who have done it and they absolutely enjoyed it.

[@patrickzottmann743]

Gosh, I almost cried out of pure joy seeing this. Love it!

[@Chemeasetry]

Absolutely deserved!!! Met him once at a lecture at the RWTH University. Could listen to him talk for hours.

[@silmarian]

I love how unabashedly delighted the Professor is!

[@kenkeller]

I've been having such a bad day, but seeing this heartwarming video really reversed my mood. Glad to see the professor all giddy and excited. And what an achievement, indeed. Congratulations!

[@MattRiding]

What an absolute legend. Such a nice guy and such an amazing educator. A national treasure.

[@AllPRO786]

It was a honour that in studied at the University of Nottingham, bar it being in engineering. I rode on these trams nearly everyday it great to see that he got his name on the tram! 😄 congratulations:)

[@brentjeanneret]

Honestly, this makes me extraordinarily happy to see. Congratulations to the professor!

[@wyattcon11]

Well earned Dr. Poliakoff! I never went much beyond my 3rd chemistry class for my Aerospace Undergrad and opted to delve deep into Material Science/Engineering in my Masters Study. Your videos, and explanations have kept the material fresh in my mind which is just as important as learning the new material. Thank you for having such a positive impact on me!

[@nwmancuso]

“How often does this tram stop?” “Periodically.”

[@HBC423]

It makes this poor kid from Tennessee it gives me great joy seeing the professor get what recognition he deserves. As someone who indulged on Albert Hormann's proclivity, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@redstart67]

Brilliant to see this lovely little honour for one of the snappiest dressed chemists & a truly lovely man.

[@bryansicard7577]

What a beautiful human being, this man is a walking legend. Cheers, sir!

[@theblackbaron4119]

This man has done so much for education and the university. It's amazing, I am glad that he's getting honoured. Godspeed Sir.

[@Saka_Mulia]

Hope they play Prof Poliakoff's whole back catalogue on repeat for all the passengers. Well done Sir.

[@belken117]

This is so incredibly wholesome, I do love trains and trams, and to see my favorite professor on youtube- even though I have never met him in person. Just feels like a teacher right on my screen. Congrats to him! And a happy belated birthday!

[@TerraCAD]

This is very wholesome and cool. Public transport is so important

[@RufftaMan]

What a great gift! Love to see the Professor honored like that. And as a train engineer I absolutely agree: The button to heat your feet is a great feature. =)

[@stephanietorricopaz1878]

Dear professor congrats!!! I have my students watch your and your team's videos for chemistry class ath high school. They love them! Thank you for making chemistry more approachable for everybody! Greetings from Bolivia!

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

I like that he is breaking down the elements of the tram. He never does stops thinking about the little things that make up everything.

[@chanuthamarasinghe3748]

Happy Belated Wishes Professor, I am Chanuth, from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰. I am just 12 years old & watching your chemistry ⚗ vedios by enjoying all of them as my favorite subject is chemistry ⚗, And I love your Channel. Long live Professor!!!🙏🙏🙏 Congratulations 👏👏👏!

[@giordy9013]

I'm so happy that we are getting so many videos of the Professor, congratulations on the tram naming!

[@TheUS1889]

Professor Poliakoff is just such a wonderful person. I love him so much

[@ErasmusSumsare]

Happy Birthday Professor. Bless you for the many hours of content you and your team have produced over the years. You are a true treasure.

[@kaylor87]

Man, I've been watching the channel for so many years now, and I've learned so incredibly much from you. Sir Martyn Poliakoff, you are an amazing man. Thank you 🙏 Happy belated birthday.

[@Kar4ever3]

Always a heart warming thing when we celebrate knowledge and the people who try to enlighten the world to that knowledge. Haven't heard of a Prometheus award, but we take what we can. Congratulations Professor, and the rest of the crew behind the channel.

[@garyhuntress6871]

A highlight of my day is whenever there is a video with Professor Poliakoff. I always stop what I'm doing and watch it immediately. Congratulations Sir!

[@billyireland4890]

This is fantastic! I love that the Professor is recognised at such a level! Happy Birthday, Professor!!

[@jpradopi]

Congratulations professor. Highly deserved

[@enormhi]

Congratulations Professor Sir! The combination of those two titles also made me think if there's an official order in which to use those titles

[@festerofest4374]

Marvelous! I barely understand chemistry but somehow discovered The Professor on YT a couple of years ago. I love seeing this recognition for such a wonderful educator.

[@docsharp00]

So nice and gratifying for the Professor! Love it!

[@poopman520]

I've been watching this channel for over 12 years. And the professor is one of my favorite people to watch on KZbin. I don't know the PO box or I'd send u a gift

[@StaK_1980]

Love how he is like a kid at Christmas :-) So nice to see genuine happiness! :-)

[@acefeeley9007]

God bless you, Sir Martyn. You are an international treasure!

[@mkegadgets4380]

Congratulations quite an honor, if I ever get across the pond I would love to ride on your tram.

[@DoiInthanon1897]

Incredible! And truly deserved. The Professor has done more then enough to gain this distinction and honor. Congratulations sir, for everyone you have done to advance the development of science and inspire others

[@donovanborja2663]

Congratulations! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And from my heart, deeply, Thank you so much for being a part of my life through the videos you and your team make.

[@MrChit-od9po]

Congrats from Canada. To be honored for doing something you love that's far from work is true accomplishment.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Hi Professor. You got your ears lowered. What an honor getting that tram named after you. Congratulations.

[@periodicvideos]

Cracking out the exclusive Martyn emoji.

[@Toaster05]

As a former Beeston resident, I couldn't think of a better person to be honoured in this way. Thank you Sir Martyn.

[@gingersquatch9844]

To honor such a gentleman and scholar is such a great gesture!!! Congratulations Sir!!!

[@MrYukon2010]

One of the most charismatic and liked persons on YT. Congrats with your birthday Sir and wishing you lots of healthy years to come.

[@LawpickingLocksmith]

Happy belated Birthday Prof Martyn!! Love that statement: You can push a button and put silicon dioxide onto the tracks for extra traction!

[@henpest2]

You are one of my favorite youtube teachers. I feel as if you’ve been blessed with long life for a reason. Cheers professor!

[@trombone_pasha]

it's such a joy to see the professor being so touched and happy!

[@ChildrenOfOwls]

That’s amazing. You’ve taught me so much professor, not only in terms of chemistry but in terms of spirit and passion. You absolutely deserve this honor ❤️

[@Simte]

I wouldn't expect nothing less. Thank you for everything professor.

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

"When I got an honor from the Queen". That's a pretty humble way of saying you've been knighted.

[@carl8790]

A well deserved gift. Congrats and happy birthday.

[@jerrysanchez5453]

I can't tell you how many nights of peace full sleep I have had due to the professor and falling asleep after watching these videos.very grateful for his work and what he does

[@andrewroutier4251]

Congratulations! You deserve it for the knowledge you so freely share with the world

[@vicfitz82]

Congratulations, Professor! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us curious people

[@rich9987]

Congratulations! I'm happy for the professor, thanks for sharing.

[@agentham]

One of my favorite things is seeing Martyn get excited. What a great video.

[@boredgrass]

Dear Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff my congratulations to your birthday and my best wishes! Your kindness, your modesty and your decency have touched me deeply and set an example, I wholeheartedly aspire to!

[@taslimabegumrinku5407]

Congratulationsdar professor. You're one of the most wholesome people I know on this website. Thank You Sir.

[@fidelabc123]

Most heartwarming thing I've seen this year. Happy birthday Professor and thank you for your hard work and dedication. And happy holidays to you and your family. I love your videos.

[@waltdistel716]

read the title and instantly knew the professor would be utterly delighted by something like this :) he is a treasure!

[@Pheenixz]

I walked past the professor a couple of weeks ago while I was walking my son! I wish I had said hello, I also live in Beeston! :D Been a periodic videos fan for a long long time! Congratulations professor!

[@bigboy999555444]

Congrats! Love the videos and the knowledge you share with us!

[@gochadc]

What a beautiful gift for you professor, and what a beautiful gift this channel is for all of us.

[@AlChemicalLife]

I love the professor! I've been watching him and his videos since I was in elementary school, he is the one who has drove my passion and love for science! While I didn't end up going into the chemistry field, I did end up going into the aerospace field and now make jet engines for fighter jets. I'm glad he had been getting recognized! He is the face of science on KZbin!

[@OuijTube]

The Professor is so excited to see the tram named for him. It's so wholesome.

[@larisael-netanany488]

Dear professor - congratulations! I cant describe the warmth in my heart I get from seeing this!

[@sheevpalpatine3351]

This is heartwarming on so many levels

[@0552131]

All the best of wishes to you, Sir! ❤ Stay healthy and keep providing us with invaluble knowlage about chemistry. You are an amazing person! ❤