Roger Ainsworth
Roger Ainsworth | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roger William Ainsworth 17 November 1951 |
| Died | 23 February 2019 (aged 67) |
| Education | Engineering Science |
| Institutions | St Catherine's College, Oxford |
Roger William Ainsworth (17 November 1951 – 23 February 2019)
Education
Ainsworth was educated at
Rolls-Royce Aeroengines, he studied at Jesus College, Oxford and was awarded a First Class BA in 1973, and became Doctor of Philosophy in 1976.[3]
Industry and academic career
Ainsworth then worked in industry, initially for
Senior Proctor. He also served as chair of the board of the Department for Continuing Education.[5]
Appointments and accolades
Among his other appointments Ainsworth was a visiting professor at the
British Association for the Advancement of Science; a member of the Oxford Philomusica Advisory Council;[6] Chairman of the Hinksey Fields Protection Group;[7] Chairman of the Broad Street Plan Group of the Oxford Preservation Trust;[7] and a trustee of the Oxford School of Drama.[8]
He was appointed a
HM The Queen of Denmark in recognition of his promotion of the work of Arne Jacobsen, the Danish architect who designed St Catherine's. He was unable to attend the ceremony at the Danish Embassy and instead the honour was presented to him by the Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Tom Risdahl Jensen, during a college feast.[9][5]
In 2002, he became an
Honorary Fellow of his alma mater, Jesus College, University of Oxford. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, elected in 2004 in recognition of his work in the field of jet engine research. In 2017, he became a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, a distinction which acknowledged his academic excellence in the subject of mechanical engineering.[5]
He was chairman of the Governors at Dragon School and a former governor (and vice-chairman) of Abingdon School and was awarded an Honorary Old Abingdonian status.[10]
Personal life
He married Sarah Ainsworth in 1978, with whom he had three children. He died of cancer on 23 February 2019.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Roger Ainsworth (1951-2019)". St Catherine's College. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ "Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford". St Catherine's College. Archived from the original on 26 September 2006.
- ^ "The year's review, Heads of Houses" (PDF). University of Oxford. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 September 2006.
- ^ a b "PROFESSOR ROGER AINSWORTH, ADVISOR". Oxford Catalysts. Archived from the original on 5 February 2007.
- ^ a b c d "Tribute to Professor Roger Ainsworth". University of Oxford. 25 February 2019.
- ^ "Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Advisory Council". Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra.
- ^ a b "Oxford Preservation Trust receives a generous donation from Hinksey Fields Protection Group to further its work". Oxford Preservation Trust. Archived from the original on 29 June 2007.
- ^ "The Oxford School of Drama Trustees:". Oxford School of Drama. Archived from the original on 22 June 2007.
- ^ "Danish Knighthoods Bestowed on Britons, Embassy of Denmark, London (14 February 2007)". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Archived from the original on 30 September 2007.
- ^ "Announcement from the Chairman of Governors of Dragon School - Professor Roger Ainsworth". Dragon School, Oxford.