Peter B. Bennett
Peter B. Bennett | |
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Born | Portsmouth, Hampshire, England | 12 June 1931
Died | 9 August 2022 | (aged 91)
Alma mater | University of London University of Southampton |
Occupation | Academic |
Employer(s) | Duke University Royal Navy (1953–1972) |
Peter B. Bennett (12 June 1931 – 9 August 2022)
Bennett was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.[3] He was employed at the Royal Naval Physiology Laboratory near Portsmouth for 20 years, beginning in 1953. During this time, he formed and headed the Defence and Civil Institute for Environmental Medicine in Canada.[4]
Education
- University of London, 1951, B.Sc.
- University of Southampton, 1964, Ph.D.
- University of Southampton, 1984, D.Sc.
Research
As a researcher, Bennett performed studies of
Bennett is credited with the invention of trimix breathing gas.[citation needed] In 1981, at Duke University Medical Center, he conducted an experiment called Atlantis III lasting 43 days, which involved compressing divers to an equivalent depth of 2,250 feet (690 m), and slowly decompressing them to surface pressure, setting a world record in the process.[7][8] In 45 years, Bennett published over 200 scientific papers and six books.[3][4]
Retirement
Dr. Bennett received the 2002 Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) Reaching Out Award for his contribution to the diving industry, and the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2002 award for contributions to business in the life sciences. He stepped down as President of the Divers Alert Network of America on 30 June 2003, after 23 years at the helm.[9] Bennett was pressured by board members to step down, in reaction to alleged improprieties in his handling of the organization's finances.[10][11]
From 2004 to 2007, Bennett served as Executive Director of the International Divers Alert Network.[12]
From 2007 to 2014, Bennett served as the executive director of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.[13][14]
See also
References
- ^ DAN Founder Bennett Dies At 91
- ISBN 978-1-930536-47-0.
- ^ a b Bennett, Peter B (2007). "Appendix: Curriculum Vitae". In: Moon RE, Piantadosi CA, Camporesi EM (Eds.). Dr. Peter Bennett Symposium Proceedings. Held May 1, 2004. Durham, N.C. Divers Alert Network. Archived from the original on 15 April 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ a b Platinum Pro 5000 Diver Profile:Peter B. Bennett Archived 8 November 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ ISBN 0-7020-2571-2.
- ^ Bennett, P. B. (1965). "Psychometric impairment in men breathing oxygen-helium at increased pressures". Royal Navy Personnel Research Committee, Underwater Physiology Subcommittee Report No. 251. London.
- ^ Camporesi, Enrico M (2007). "The Atlantis Series and Other Deep Dives". In: Moon RE, Piantadosi CA, Camporesi EM (Eds.). Dr. Peter Bennett Symposium Proceedings. Held May 1, 2004. Durham, N.C. Divers Alert Network. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - PMID 7168098. Archived from the original on 8 July 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2008.)
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link - ^ Vann, Richard D (2007). "The History of Divers Alert Network (DAN) and DAN Research". In: Moon RE, Piantadosi CA, Camporesi EM (Eds.). Dr. Peter Bennett Symposium Proceedings. Held May 1, 2004. Durham, N.C. Divers Alert Network. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ Strom, Jennifer. "DEEP TROUBLE: Peter Bennett Goes Down for Ripping Off DAN, Divers Alert Network". Cyber Diver News Network. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
- ^ "DAN Founder Retires amid controversy...and serious questions". Undercurrent. January 2003. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
- ^ "Scientific Symposium Honoring Dr. Bennett Coming May 1". DAN News. Divers Alert Network. 9 March 2004. Retrieved 31 March 2007.
- ^ "Peter B. Bennett, Ph.D., DSc., Is Named Executive Director of UHMS". DAN News. Divers Alert Network. 22 June 2007. Retrieved 8 September 2008.
- ^ "New Leadership Brings Renewed Energy to the Society". Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society Blog. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
External links
- Background at Duke University Medical Center
- PB Bennett[usurped] UHMS and DAN Publications