Background
Dyer, Alan was born on March 29, 1934 in Salford, England. Son of Colin Dyer and Florence Hunt/.
Dyer, Alan was born on March 29, 1934 in Salford, England. Son of Colin Dyer and Florence Hunt/.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Sheffield, England, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, Kings College, London, 1958. Doctor of Science, University Salford, 1981.
Teacher, Worsley Wardley Grammar School, Lancashire, England, 1957-1959; lecturer, Royal Technology College, Salford, England, 1959-1961; lecturer, senior lecturer, Royal College Advanced Technology, Salford, 1961-1964; lecturer, U. Salford, 1964-1970; senior lecturer, U. Salford, 1970-1985; reader, U. Salford, 1985-1997; professor of chemistry, U. Salford, since 1997. Technical director British Zeolite Company, England, since 1994. Consultant to numerous chemical companies including Laporte, ICI, BNFL, Duracell, Alcan Chemicals.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (Silver medal 1994). Member English Lacrosse Association (co-president since 1995, Centurion award 1996), Radiochem. Methods Group (chairman 1982-1994).
Son of Colin Dyer and Florence Hunt/ m. Dilys Patricia Groves, August 30, 1958. Children: Andrew Simon, Fiona Elizabeth Ruth, Jennifer Frances, Christopher David.