Brian Smith (chemist)
Professor Sir Brian Smith | |
|---|---|
Sir Brian Smith in 1998 | |
| Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University | |
| In office 1993–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Aubrey Trotman-Dickenson |
| Succeeded by | Sir David Grant |
| Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford | |
| In office 1988–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Patrick Nairne |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Plant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eric Brian Smith 10 October 1933 |
| Died | 17 May 2023 (aged 89) |
| Spouse(s) |
Margaret A. Barr
(m. 1957–1977)Regina, Lady Smith |
| Children | 3 |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Wirral Grammar School for Boys |
| Alma mater | University of Liverpool (BSc, PhD) |
| Thesis | Gradual transitions in mixed crystals (1957) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Chemistry, Physical Chemistry |
| Sub-discipline | Chemical Thermodynamics |
| Institutions | UC Berkeley Physical Chemistry Laboratory St Catherine's College, Oxford Cardiff University |
| Notable students | John E. Walker |
| Main interests | Intermolecular 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.