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)
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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)
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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
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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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Adamson-Macedo, Prof. Emeritus Colin, (23 Nov. 1922–29 March 2005), engineering and higher education consultant
DSc; FIEE
Born 23 Nov. 1922; British; m 1946, Janet Marjory Conyers; one d (one s decd); m 1983, Dr Elvidina Nabuco Macedo; one s (two step s decd); died...
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Ainsworth, Prof. Roger William, (17 Nov. 1951–23 Feb. 2019), Master, St Catherine’s College, Oxford, since 2002; Professor of Engineering Science, since 1998, and Pro Vice-Chancellor, since 2003, University of Oxford
DPhil; FRAeS; FLSW
Master, St Catherine’s College, Oxford, since 2002; Professor of Engineering Science, since 1998, and Pro Vice-Chancellor, since 2003, University of Oxford
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Albery, Prof. (Wyndham) John, (5 April 1936–3 Dec. 2013), Master, University College, Oxford, 1989–97
FRS 1985; FRSC
Born 5 April 1936; s of late Michael James Albery, QC, and Mary Laughton Albery; died 3 Dec. 2013
Master, University College, Oxford, 1989–97
Winchester Coll.; Balliol Coll., Oxford (MA, DPhil)...
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Alexander, Prof. (Robert) McNeill, (7 July 1934–21 March 2016), Professor of Zoology, University of Leeds, 1969–99
CBE 2000; FRS 1987; FRSB
Born 7 July 1934; s of Robert Priestley Alexander and Janet McNeill; m 1961, Ann Elizabeth Coulton; one s one d; died 21 March 2016...
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Alexander, Prof. John Malcolm, (14 Oct. 1921–6 April 2005), Emeritus Professor, University of Wales
FREng
Born 14 Oct. 1921; s of Robert Henry Alexander and Gladys Irene Lightfoot Alexander (née Domville); m 1946, Margaret, d of F. A. Ingram; two ...
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Alferov, Prof. Zhores Ivanovich, (15 March 1930–1 March 2019), Professor of Optoelectronics, since 1973, and Dean, Faculty of Physical Science and Technical Engineering, since 1988, St Petersburg State Polytechnical University (formerly V. I. Ulyanov Electrotechnical Institute, Leningrad); Rector, St Petersburg Academic University Center for Research and Education, since 2009
DSc
Professor of Optoelectronics, since 1973, and Dean, Faculty of Physical Science and Technical Engineering, since 1988, St Petersburg State Polytechnical University (formerly V. I. Ulyanov Electrotechnical Institute, Leningrad); Rector, St Petersburg Academic University Center for Research and Education, since 2009
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Allais, Prof. Maurice, (31 May 1911–9 Oct. 2010), Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur, 2005 (Commandeur, 1989); Officier des Palmes académiques, 1949; Chevalier de l’économie nationale, 1962; Grand Croix de l’Ordre National du Mérite, 1998; French economist and engineer
Born 31 May 1911; s of Maurice Allais and Louise (née Caubet); m 1960, Jacqueline Bouteloup (d 2003); one d; died 9 Oct. 2010
Grand Officier de la Légion d’honneur, ...
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Allen, Prof. Deryck Norman de Garrs, (22 April 1918–14 March 2010), Professor of Applied Mathematics in the University of Sheffield, 1955–80, then Emeritus; Warden of Ranmoor House, 1968–82
Born 22 April 1918; s of Leonard Lincoln Allen and Dorothy Allen (née Asplin); died 14 March 2010
Professor of Applied Mathematics in the University of Sheffield, 1955–80, then Emeritus; Warden of Ranmoor House, ...
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Allen, Prof. John Anthony, (27 May 1926–6 June 2020), Professor of Marine Biology, University of London, and Director, University Marine Biological Station, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, 1976–91, then Professor Emeritus; Hon. Research Fellow, University Marine Biological Station, 1991–2013
PhD, DSc; FRSB; FRSE
Professor of Marine Biology, University of London, and Director, University Marine Biological Station, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae, 1976–91, then Professor Emeritus; Hon. Research Fellow, University Marine Biological Station, 1991–2013
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Allen, Prof. John Robert Lawrence, (25 Oct. 1932–18 Oct. 2020), Research Professor, Postgraduate Research Institute for Sedimentology, University of Reading, 1993–2001 (Director, 1988–93), Professor Emeritus and Visiting Professor, Department of Archaeology, since 2001
DSc; FRS 1979
Research Professor, Postgraduate Research Institute for Sedimentology, University of Reading, 1993–2001 (Director, 1988–93), Professor Emeritus and Visiting Professor, Department of Archaeology, since 2001
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Allen, Prof. Percival, (15 March 1917–3 April 2008), Professor of Geology, and Head of Geology Department, University of Reading, 1952–82, then Emeritus Professor; Director, Sedimentology Research Laboratory, 1965–82
FRS 1973
Born 15 March 1917; s of late Norman Williams Allen and Mildred Kathleen Hoad; British; m 1941, Frances Margaret Hepworth, BSc (d 2007); three s one ...
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Allen, Prof. Sir Geoffrey, (29 Oct. 1928–15 March 2023), Executive Adviser, Kobe Steel Ltd, 1990–2000; Head of Research, Unilever PLC, 1981–90 (Director, Unilever PLC and NV, 1982–90)
Kt 1979; PhD; FRS 1976; FREng; FRSC; FInstP
Executive Adviser, Kobe Steel Ltd, 1990–2000; Head of Research, Unilever PLC, 1981–90 (Director, Unilever PLC and NV, 1982–90)
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Allibone, Thomas Edward, (11 Nov. 1903–9 Sept. 2003), External Professor of Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds, 1967–79, then Emeritus; Visiting Professor of Physics, City University, since 1971; also Robert Kitchin (Saddlers) Research Professor, since 1983, and first Frank Poynton Professor, Physics Department, since 1984, City University
CBE 1960; DSc; FRS 1948; FREng
Born 11 Nov. 1903; s of Henry J. Allibone; m 1931, Dorothy Margery, LRAM, ARCM (d 2001), d of Frederick Boulden, BSc, MEng, MIMechE; two ...
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Allsop, Prof. Richard Edward, (2 May 1940–19 Jan. 2024), Professor of Transport Studies, University College London, 1976–2005, now Professor Emeritus
OBE 1997; PhD, DSc; FREng, FICE
Professor of Transport Studies, University College London, 1976–2005, now Professor Emeritus
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Ambraseys, Prof. Nicholas, (19 Jan. 1929–28 Dec. 2012), Professor of Engineering Seismology, University of London, at Imperial College, 1973–94, then Emeritus; Senior Research Fellow, since 1995, and Senior Research Investigator, since 1996, Imperial College
FREng; FICE
Born 19 Jan. 1929; s of Neocles Ambraseys, Athens, and Cleopatra Jambany; m 1955, Xeni, d of A. Stavrou; died 28 Dec. 2012
Professor of Engineering Seismology, University of London, at Imperial College, ...
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Anderson, Prof. Declan John, (20 June 1920–27 March 2016), Professor of Oral Biology, University of Bristol, 1966–85, then Professor Emeritus; Founder, The Oral and Dental Research Trust, 1989 (Director, 1989–92)
Born 20 June 1920; s of Arthur John Anderson and Katherine Mary Coffey; m 1947, Vivian Joy Dunkerton (d 2010); three s two d (and one s one ...
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Anderson, Prof. Dennis, (12 July 1937–20 April 2008), Professor of Energy and Environmental Studies, Imperial College London, 1996–2005, then Emeritus
OBE 2008; CPhys, FInstP; CEng
Born 12 July 1937; s of Joseph and Alice Anderson; m 1980, Marsaleete Harman; two d; died 20 April 2008
Professor of Energy and Environmental Studies, Imperial College London, ...
