Background
Smith, Keith was born on January 15, 1947 in Walsall, England. Son of Arthur and Martha (Lomas) Smith.
Smith, Keith was born on January 15, 1947 in Walsall, England. Son of Arthur and Martha (Lomas) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, University Manchester, England, 1968. Master of Science, University Manchester, England, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University Manchester, England, 1971.
Royal Society exchange fellow E.T.H. Zurich, 1971-1972. Lecturer in chemistry University Wales, Swansea, 1972-1980, senior lecturer, 1980-1985, reader in chemistry, 1985-1988, professor, 1988—2007, head department chemistry, 1990—1993, 2001—2006, dean Graduate School, 1998-2001, member university court, 1999—2007. Professor organic chemistry Cardiff University, since 2007.
Consultant Molecular Light Technology Research Ltd., Cardiff, United Kingdom, 1988-2007, Ministry of Defense, Porton Down, United Kingdom, 1993-1997, Nipa Laboratories Ltd., Llantrisant, United Kingdom, 1996-1999, Zeneca, Huddersfield, United Kingdom, 1996-1998, Albemarle Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1997-1998, Kvaerner Process Technology Ltd. Stockton, 2001-2002; member science advisory board Cerebrus Ltd., 1995-1996. Member standing committee Higher Education Chemistry Conference, London, 1991-1997, 2002-2005, founder, chairman Wales sub-committee, 1993-1997.
Member standing committee heads of chemistry United Kingdom, 2005-2008. Visiting professor Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1978-1979, University South Paris, Orsay, 1989-1990. Lecturer at conferences, university and industries across Europe, United States, Africa, India and Japan.
Member Council of Sir. Richard Stapley Educational Trust, since 2005. Managing director CatCelt Ltd.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (member county since 1998, vice chairman exempting qualifications board 1993-1994, vice chairman accreditation panel 1994-1997, member county Perkin division since 1995, honorary secretary Perkin division since 1996, chairman South Wales West Local Section since 1998, member various committees). Member Society Chemical Industry (member fine chemicals group committee 1991-1995), National Conference University professors (national county since 1993, president 1995-1997), British Association Advancement of Science, Association University Teachers, New York Academy Sciences.
Adopted s. Arthur and Martha (Lomas) S. Married Lynn Elizabeth Morley, August 10, 1968. Children: Gareth David, Tonya Jayne.