PhD
Professor of English Linguistics, since 2003, and Vice-Dean, Enterprise, since 2016, University College London
Article
Aarts, Prof. Sebastiaan Henri Lucas Marie, (Bas), Professor of English Linguistics, since 2003, and Vice-Dean, Enterprise, since 2016, University College London
Article
Abel, Prof. Edward William, (3 Dec. 1931–19 April 2021), Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Exeter, 1972–97, then Emeritus (Head of Department of Chemistry, 1977–88; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 1991–94)
CBE 1997; PhD, DSc; FRSC
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Exeter, 1972–97, then Emeritus (Head of Department of Chemistry, 1977–88; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, 1991–94)
Article
Abell, Prof. Christopher, (11 Nov. 1957–26 Oct. 2020), Professor of Biological Chemistry, since 2002, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, since 2016, University of Cambridge; Fellow, since 1986, and Todd-Hamied Fellow, since 1997, Christ’s College, Cambridge
PhD; FRS 2016; FMedSci
Professor of Biological Chemistry, since 2002, and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, since 2016, University of Cambridge; Fellow, since 1986, and Todd-Hamied Fellow, since 1997, Christ’s College, Cambridge
Article
Aber, Prof. Geoffrey Michael, (19 Feb. 1928–15 March 2014), Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Keele, 1982–93
FRCP
Born 19 Feb. 1928; s of David and Hilda Aber; m 1964, Eleanor Maureen; one s one d; died 15 March 2014
Professor of Renal Medicine, University of Keele, ...
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Abercrombie, Lascelles, (9 Jan. 1881–27 Oct. 1938), Goldsmiths’ Reader in English, Oxford University, since 1935
FBA 1937; MA (Liverpool and Oxford); Hon. LittD (Camb. and Manchester); Hon. DLit (Belfast)
Born 9 Jan. 1881; 6th s of William Abercrombie, Ashton-on-Mersey, Cheshire; ...
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Able, Graham George, (born 28 July 1947), Deputy Chairman, Alpha Plus Group, since 2014 (Chief Executive Officer, 2009–14); Master, Dulwich College, 1997–2009
Deputy Chairman, Alpha Plus Group, since 2014 (Chief Executive Officer, 2009–14); Master, Dulwich College, 1997–2009
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Abrahams, Prof. (Ian) David, (born 15 Jan. 1958), Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge, since 2021 (N. M. Rothschild and Sons Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Director, Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, 2016–21); Fellow, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, since 2016
PhD; FRSE
Professor of Applied Mathematics, University of Cambridge, since 2021 (N. M. Rothschild and Sons Professor of Mathematical Sciences and Director, Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences, 2016–21); Fellow, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, since 2016
Article
Abrams, Prof. (William) Dominic (Joshua), (born 11 April 1958), Professor of Social Psychology, since 1993 and Director, Centre for the Study of Group Processes, since 1995, University of Kent
OBE 2023; PhD; FBA 2013; FAcSS
Professor of Social Psychology, since 1993 and Director, Centre for the Study of Group Processes, since 1995, University of Kent
Article
Abramsky, Prof. Samson, (born 12 March 1953), Christopher Strachey Professor of Computing, University of Oxford, 2000–22; Fellow, Wolfson College, Oxford, 2000, now Emeritus
PhD; FRS 2004; FRSE
Christopher Strachey Professor of Computing, University of Oxford, 2000–22; Fellow, Wolfson College, Oxford, 2000, now Emeritus
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Abrikosov, Alexei Alexeyevich, (25 June 1928–29 March 2017), Distinguished Scientist, Argonne National Laboratory, since 1991
DS
Born Moscow 25 June 1928; s of Alexei Ivanovich Abrikosov and Fanny Davidovna (Vulf) Abrikosov; m 1977, Svetlana Yuriyevna Bun-kova; two s one d...
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Abulafia, Prof. David Samuel Harvard, (born 12 Dec. 1949), Professor of Mediterranean History, History Faculty, University of Cambridge, 2000–17, now Emeritus; Fellow, since 1974, and Papathomas Professorial Fellow, since 2014, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
CBE 2023; PhD, LittD; FBA 2010; FRHistS, FSA
Professor of Mediterranean History, History Faculty, University of Cambridge, 2000–17, now Emeritus; Fellow, since 1974, and Papathomas Professorial Fellow, since 2014, Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Article
Acharya, Prof. Diwakar Nath, (born 6 Nov. 1969), Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics, University of Oxford, since 2016; Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, since 2016
PhD
Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics, University of Oxford, since 2016; Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, since 2016
Article
Achebe, Prof. Chinua, (16 Nov. 1930–21 March 2013), author; Professor Emeritus, University of Nigeria, since 1984; Charles P. Stevenson Professor of Languages and Literature, Bard College, Annandale, 1990–2009; David and Marianna Fisher University Professor and Professor of Africana Studies, Brown University, since 2009
FRSL 1983
Born 16 Nov. 1930; s of Isaiah and Janet Achebe; m 1961, Christiana Okoli; two s two d; died 21 March 2013
author; Professor Emeritus, University of Nigeria, since ...
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Acheson, Sir (Ernest) Donald, (17 Sept. 1926–10 Jan. 2010), Chief Medical Officer, Departments of Health and of Social Security (formerly Department of Health and Social Security), Department of Education and Science and Home Office, 1983–91
KBE 1986
Born 17 Sept. 1926; s of Malcolm King Acheson, MC, MD, and Dorothy Josephine Rennoldson; m 1st, Barbara Mary Castle (marr. diss. 2002); one s four d...
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Acheson, Prof. Roy Malcolm, (18 Aug. 1921–2 April 2003), Professor of Community Medicine, University of Cambridge, 1976–88, then Emeritus; Fellow, Churchill College, Cambridge, since 1976
ScD, DM; FRCP, FFCM, FFOM
Born 18 Aug. 1921; s of Malcolm King Acheson, MC, MD and Dorothy Rennoldson; m 1950, Fiona Marigo O’Brien (marr. diss. ...
Article
Achtman, Prof. Mark, (born 30 Sept. 1943), Professor of Bacterial Population Genetics, University of Warwick, since 2013
PhD, Dr hab.; FRS 2015
Professor of Bacterial Population Genetics, University of Warwick, since 2013
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Ackrill, Prof. John Lloyd, (30 Dec. 1921–30 Nov. 2007), Professor of the History of Philosophy, Oxford University, 1966–89, then Emeritus; Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford, 1953–89, then Emeritus
FBA 1981
Born 30 Dec. 1921; s of late Frederick William Ackrill and Jessie Anne Ackrill; m 1953, Margaret Walker Kerr; one s three d; died 30 Nov. 2007
Professor of the History of Philosophy, Oxford University, ...
Article
Ackroyd, Rev. Prof. Peter Runham, (15 Sept. 1917–23 Jan. 2005), Samuel Davidson Professor of Old Testament Studies, University of London, 1961–82, then Emeritus Professor
PhD, DD
Born 15 Sept. 1917; s of Jabez Robert Ackroyd and Winifred (née Brown); m 1st, 1940, Evelyn Alice Nutt (d 1990), BSc (Manch.), d of William Young Nutt; two ...
Article
Acton, Prof. Edward David Joseph Lyon-Dalberg-, Vice-Chancellor, University of East Anglia, 2009–14
PhD
Vice-Chancellor, University of East Anglia, 2009–14
Article
Adair, John Eric, (born 18 May 1934), author and teacher of leadership; Chairman, Adair Leadership Ltd
PhD
author and teacher of leadership; Chairman, Adair Leadership Ltd
