Background
Burkin, Alfred Richard was born on September 23, 1923 in London. Son of Alfred William and Theodora Kathleen (Specht) Burkin.
extractive metallurgy educator
Burkin, Alfred Richard was born on September 23, 1923 in London. Son of Alfred William and Theodora Kathleen (Specht) Burkin.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University London, 1943. Master of Science, University London, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1949.
Research chemist, Ilford Ltd., London, 1943-1946; lecturer chemistry, University College, U. Southampton (England), 1946-1952; lecturer mineral technical, Royal School Mines, Imperial College, London, 1952-1960; lecturer hydrometallurgy, Royal School Mines, Imperial College, London, 1960-1966; reader hydrometallurgy, Royal School Mines, Imperial College, London, 1966-1982; professor hydrometallurgy, Royal School Mines, Imperial College, London, 1982-1988; emeritus professor hydrometallurgy, Imperial College, London, since 1988. Consultant in field, London, 1966-1986. Board directors Consort Research Ltd., London, 1986-1997.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (honorary), Institution Mining and Metallurgy (honorary). Member Society Chemical Industry (chairman CRAC, editorial board 1989-1996).
Married Ruth May Partridge, July 5, 1949.