Brian Ralph

Background

Ralph, Brian was born on August 4, 1939 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Son of Reginald James and Gwenthallian Annie (Thomas) Ralph.

Education

Bachelor, Cambridge (England) University, 1961; Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge (England) University, 1964; Doctor of Science, Cambridge (England) University, 1980.

Career

Demonstrator, lecturer, Cambridge U., 1964-1983; fellow, Jesus College, Cambridge, 1964-1983; professor, head Department, University College Cardiff (England), Cardiff, United Kingdom, 1984-1987; professor, head department, Brunel U., Uxbridge, England, 1987-1991; dean of technological, Brunel U., Uxbridge, England, since 1991. Visiting professor Georgia Inwt. Technology, Atlanta, summer 1967, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, summer 1969, Technology U Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands, 1975.

External director The Royal Mint, England, 1985-1989. Member of advisory panel Allied Steel and Wire plc, Cardiff, since 1988.

Achievements

• Brian Ralph has been listed as a noteworthy Metallurgy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Royal Microsopical Society (president 1978-1980, gold medal 1989), S.W. Metallurgical Association (president 1986-1987).

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, windsurfing, building furniture.

Connections

Married Anne Mary Perry, June 22, 1961. 1 child, Zoanna.

Father:

Reginald James Ralph

Mother:

Gwenthallian Annie (Thomas) Ralph

Spouse:

Anne Mary Perry

child:

Zoanna Ralph