Raymond Smallman
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| Born | Raymond Edward Smallman 4 August 1929 Wolverhampton, England |
| Died | 25 February 2015 (aged 85) |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
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Doreen Faulkner (m. 1952) |
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| Thesis | An investigation into the crystal structure of cold worked metals (1953) |
| Doctoral advisor | Alan Cottrell[2] |
Raymond Edward Smallman
Early life and education
Smallman was born in
Research and career
After completing his doctorate, Smallman went to work as a metallurgical researcher at the
Thereafter, Smallman returned to the University of Birmingham as a lecturer in physical metallurgy, and oversaw the development of a highly successful metallurgical research team.
In 1987, Smallman became the Vice-Principal of the university, a position he held until 1992.[3] As Vice-Principal, he implemented numerous university-wide administrative and academic reforms, and helped to strengthen the university's links to industry and commerce.[2] Smallman's reforms were credited with helping to raise Birmingham's national and international profile as a major research university.[2] In his later years, Smallman was a visiting lecturer at numerous universities and scientific societies worldwide.[3]
Honours and awards
- 1969: awarded Beilby Medal and Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry[5]
- 1992: appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire.[3]
Personal life
Smallman married Doreen Faulkner in September 1952.[3] They remained married for the rest of Smallman's life; she survived him, as did their two children.[2]
References
- ^ ISSN 0080-4606.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Professor Ray Smallman, metallurgist - obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Professor Raymond Smallman Obituary". University of Birmingham. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 10 April 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Raymond E. Smallman profile". National Academy of Engineering. 2015.
- ^ "Beilby Medal and Prize Previous Winners". Royal Society of Chemistry. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
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