Background
Williams, David Raymond was born on March 20, 1941 in Wrexham, Wales. Son of Eric Thomas and Amy Gwendoline (Baseley) Williams.
Williams, David Raymond was born on March 20, 1941 in Wrexham, Wales. Son of Eric Thomas and Amy Gwendoline (Baseley) Williams.
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Wales, Bangor, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, 1965. Doctor of Science, University St. Andrews, Scotland, 1975.
Lecturer chemistry University St. Andrews, Scotland, 1966-1977. Professor chemistry Cardiff University, Wales, 1977—2006, professor emeritus, since 2006. Member advisory committee Radioactive Waste Management, 1980-1995, Safety Nuclear Installations, 1985-1987.
Member committee Radioactive Research Environmental Monitoring, 1986-1995, Medical Aspects Radiation in Environment, 1985-1989, Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances, 2000-2005.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (development committee 1984-1990, international committee 1990-1995, analytical division council 1999-2002, committee on recruitment and retention, Jeyes Silver medal 1986). Member British Council of Scientific (chairman advisory committee 1986-1994). Order British Empire (officer 1993).
Married Gillian Kirkpatrick Murray, August 20, 1964. Children: Caroline Susan, Kerstin Jane.