Background
Pooley, Derek was born on October 28, 1937 in Plymouth, Devon, United Kingdom. Son of Richard Pike and Evelyn (Lee) Pooley.
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Derek Pooley
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Education
Bachelor of Science, University Birmingham, England, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Birmingham, England, 1961.
Career
A.A. Noyes fellow, California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1961;
head materials division, Ukaea Harwell, Didcot, United Kingdom, 1976-1981;
chief scientist, United Kingdom Department Energy, London, 1983-1986;
director, Winfrith Technology Center, United Kingdom, 1986-1991;
managing director, AEA Technology Nuclear Group, United Kingdom, 1991-1994;
chief executive, United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Didcot, England, 1996-1997;
retired, 1997. Non-executive director United Kingdom Nirex Ltd. Chairman Euratom Science and Technology Committee, Brussels, since 1993.
President British Nuclear Energy Society, 1992-1994.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow Institute Physics, Institute Nuclear Engineers (honorary).
Interests
Connections
Married Jennifer Mary Davey, August 26, 1961. Children: Michael Bruce, Benjamin John, Miriam Jane.
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Nationality
British