Background
Baxter, Murdoch Scott was born on March 12, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of John Sawyer Napier and Margaret Hastie (Murdoch) Baxter.
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Murdoch Scott Baxter
Edit Profileeditor-in-chief consultant Nuclear geochemist
Murdoch Scott Baxter, British Nuclear geochemist, editor-in-chief, consultant. Chartered chemist, United Kingdom. Recipient research grants United Kingdom Government/Research Couns., 1970-1990; named Chevalier of Order of St. Charles for services to Principality, Prince RainierIII of Monaco, 1997. Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh, Royal Society Chemistry; member Queens Pk. Football Club.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, University Glasgow, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Geochemistry, University Glasgow, 1969.
Career
Research fellow State University of New York, 1969-1970. Lecturer in geochemistry and radiochemistry University Glasgow, 1970-1985. Director Scottish Universities Research and Reactor Center, Glasgow, 1985-1990, International Atomic Energy Agency, Marine Environmental Laboratory, Monaco, 1990-1997.
Science consultant, editor Elsevier Science Ltd., since 1982. Professor University Glasgow, 1985-1995. Consultant United Kingdom Research Councils, International Atomic Engergy Agency, legal profession, local authorities and media.
Visiting fellow International Atomic Energy Agency, Monaco, 1981-1982.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh, Royal Society Chemistry, International Union Eco-Ethics, International Union Radioecology (honorary, member advisory panel), Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Scottish Association Marine Science. Member Queens Park Football Club.
Interests
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Avocations: hill walking, sports, sailing, cars. Fax: 0044 1852 300 351. E-mail: [email protected].
Connections
Married Janice Henderson, August 3, 1968. 1 child, John.
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Education
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1966
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1969
Career
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1969 - 1970
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1970 - 1985
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1982
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1985 - 1995
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1985 - 1990
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Recipient research grants United Kingdom Government/Research Councils, 1970-1990. Named Chevalier of Order of St. Charles for services to Principality, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, 1997.Recipient research grants United Kingdom Government/Research Councils, 1970-1990. Named Chevalier of Order of St. Charles for services to Principality, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, 1997.