Background
Rand, Brian was born on April 24, 1941 in Shildon, United Kingdon. Son of Cecil and Dorothy Rand.
Rand, Brian was born on April 24, 1941 in Shildon, United Kingdon. Son of Cecil and Dorothy Rand.
Bachelor of Science, U. Durham, 1962; Master of Science, U. Durham, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1968.
Senior research chemist, LaPorte Industries, Grimsby, United Kingdom, 1966-1968; research fellow, U. Birmingham, 1968-1970; from lecturer to senior lecturer, U. Sheffield, 1970-1988; reader, U. Sheffield, 1988-1989; professor, U. Leeds (United Kingdom) School Materials, since 1989; also head, U. Leeds (United Kingdom) School Materials.
Fellow Institute Ceramics (county member since 1991). Member Society Chemical Industry (industrial carbon group secretary, chairman 1982-1989, 1st T. White Memorial lectr.1990).
Married Carole Ann Dixon, February 5, 1966. Children: Michael, Karen.