Background
Heyns, Anton Michal was born on June 11, 1939 in Ermelo, Gauteng, South Africa. Son of Michiel Roux and Elza Louie (Van Huyssteen).
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Anton Michal Heyns
Edit Profilephysical chemistry educator researcher
Anton Michal Heyns, South African physical chemistry educator, researcher. Registered natural scientist. Recipient Havenga prize South African Academy of Sciences and Arts, 1995. Member South African Chemical Institute (president 1990-1992, Gold Medal award 1994); titular member International Union of Pure and Applied Chemical.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1960. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1962. Master of Science with distinction, University South Africa, Pretoria, 1965.
Doctor of Philosophy, University South Africa, Pretoria, 1968.
Career
Production assistant, Iron and Steel Company, Pretoria, South Africa, 1962-1964; lecturer in physical chemistry, U. South Africa, Pretoria, 1965-1975; professor, U. South Africa, Pretoria, 1975-1984; professor, head department chemistry, U. Pretoria, South Africa, 1984-1996; vice dean science, U. Pretoria, South Africa, since 1986; director Institute Applied Materials, U. Pretoria, South Africa, since 1996. Visiting professor Max-Planck Institute, Stuttgart, Germany, 1978, U. Regensburg, Germany, 1986-1987, 91, 94.
Achievements
Membership
Member South African Chemical Institute (president 1990-1992, Gold Medal award 1994). Titular member International Union of Pure and Applied Chemical.
Interests
Connections
Married Margaret Mariëtta Esterhuizen, April 4, 1970. 1 child, Roux Michiel.
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Born
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Nationality
South African -
Religion
Dutch Reformed -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1960
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1962
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1965
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1968
Career
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1962 - 1964
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1984 - 1996
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1984 - 1996
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1986
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1986