Background
Westwood, Albert Ronald Clifton was born on June 9, 1932 in Birmingham, England. Son of Albert Sydney and Ena Emily (Clifton) Westwood. came to the United States, 1958, naturalized, 1974.
Metallurgical and Ceramic Engineer; Director of National Laboratories
Westwood, Albert Ronald Clifton was born on June 9, 1932 in Birmingham, England. Son of Albert Sydney and Ena Emily (Clifton) Westwood. came to the United States, 1958, naturalized, 1974.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Birmingham, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Metallurgy, University Birmingham, 1956. Doctor of Science in Materials Science, University Birmingham, 1968.
Technology officer research department, metals division Imperial Chemical Industries, Birmingham, 1956—1958, successively scientist, senior scientist, associate director, head materials science department, deputy director, 1958—1974. Director Martin Marietta Laboratories, Baltimore, 1974—1984, corporation director Research and Development, 1984—1987, vice president Research and Development Bethesda, 1987—1990. Vice president science Martin Marietta Corporation, 1990, vice president research and technical, 1990—1993.
Vice president research and exploratory technical Sandia National Laboratories division Lockheed Martin Corporation, Albuquerque, 1993—1996. Vice president emeritus Sandia National Laboratories, since 2002. Chairman, chief executive Central Laboratory of Research Councils, England, 1998—2000.
International consultant R. and D. Management. Member numerous government and university advisory committees including Argonne National Laboratory Office Science and Technology Policy, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Science Foundation, National Institute Standards and Technology, University Maryland, University Florida, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Council on Competetiveness. Board director Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Association Indiana Research and Technology Organizations United Kingdom, United States Civilian Research and Development Foundation.
Member European research council informatics and mathematics resources board British National Space Science Center. Member Research and Development council European Spallation Source. Member council Foundation Technology Innovation and Society United Kingdom.
Lecturer in field.
Chairman Maryland Humanities Council, New Mexico Humanities Council, New Mexico Symphony Orchestra. Board directors Santa Fe Opera. Advisory committee Science and Technology Corporation, University New Mexico, interim president.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science (chairman industrial science section), American Society Metals International (Burgess lecturer 1984, Campbell memorial lecturer 1987, distinguished lecturer materials and society 1995, medal for advancement research 2006), Institute of Physics, Institute of Materials, The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (director, finance officer, president 1990, Krumb lecturer 1988, leadership award 1992). Member National Research Council (chairman committee engineering and technical system 1992-1997), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (distinguished lecturer 1989), National Academy of Engineering (elected), Georgia Academy Engineering (elected), Royal Swedish Academy Engineering Sciences (elected), Russian Academy Engineering (elected), Royal Academy Engineering (elected, United Kingdom), Maryland Academy of Sciences (council), Maryland Institute Metals (president), Industrial Research Institute (board directors, president 1989-1990).
Married Jean Mavis Bullock, 1956. Children: Abigail, Andrea.