Anthony John Downs

Background

Downs, Anthony John was born on January 28, 1936 in Northampton, England. Son of Henry James and Florence Elizabeth (Dooley) Downs.

Education

Bachelor, U. Cambridge (England), 1958; Master of Arts, U. Cambridge (England), 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Cambridge (England), 1962.

Career

Salter's fellow, U. Cambridge, 1961-1962; senior demonstrator, U. Newcastle upon Tyne, 1962-1963; lecturer, U. Newcastle upon Tyne, 1963-1966; senior research officer, U. Oxford, England, 1966-1971; fellow, tutor Jesus College, U. Oxford, England, since 1966; lecturer, U. Oxford, England, since 1971. Tutor for admissions Jesus College, Oxford, 1973-1976, 80, vice-principal, 1986-1989. Consultant Oxford Lasers, since 1990.

Achievements

• Anthony John Downs has been listed as a noteworthy Inorganic chemistry educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (United Kingdom, committee member 1980-1985). Member American Chem.Soc.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, walking, cricket, railways.

Connections

Married Mary Bronwen Diamond, October 7, 1961.

Father:

Henry James Downs

Mother:

Florence Elizabeth (Dooley) Downs

Spouse:

Mary Bronwen Diamond