Brian Smith (chemist)

Professor Sir Brian Smith
Sir Brian Smith in 1998
Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University
In office
1993–2001
Preceded bySir Aubrey Trotman-Dickenson
Succeeded bySir David Grant
Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford
In office
1988–1994
Preceded bySir Patrick Nairne
Succeeded byRaymond Plant
Personal details
BornEric Brian Smith
(1933-10-10)10 October 1933
Died17 May 2023(2023-05-17) (aged 89)
Spouse(s)
Margaret A. Barr
(m. 1957⁠–⁠1977)

Regina, Lady Smith
Children3
Academic background
EducationWirral Grammar School for Boys
Alma materUniversity of Liverpool (BSc, PhD)
ThesisGradual transitions in mixed crystals (1957)
Academic work
DisciplineChemistry, Physical Chemistry
Sub-disciplineChemical Thermodynamics
InstitutionsUC Berkeley
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
St Catherine's College, Oxford
Cardiff University
Notable studentsJohn E. Walker
Main interestsIntermolecular forces, Physiological effects of gases
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Professor Sir (Eric) Brian Smith (10 October 1933 – 17 May 2023) was an English physical chemist who was Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford, and vice-chancellor of Cardiff University, Wales.