Background
Abel, Edward William was born on December 3, 1931 in Kenfig Hill, Glam, Wales. Son of Sydney John and Donna Maria (Grabham) Abel.
Abel, Edward William was born on December 3, 1931 in Kenfig Hill, Glam, Wales. Son of Sydney John and Donna Maria (Grabham) Abel.
Bachelor of Science, University Wales, Cardiff, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Northern Polytechnic, London, 1957. Doctor of Science, University London, 1967.
Research associate, Imperial College, London, 1957-1959; lecturer/reader, Bristol (United Kingdom) U., 1959-1972; professor inorganic chemistry, Exeter (United Kingdom) U., 1972-1995; deputy vice-chancellor, Exeter (United Kingdom) U., 1991-1994. Chairman physical science committee University Grants Committee, 1986-1989, Council for National Academy Awards, 1987-1991.
Chair University Grants Commission Physical Sciences Committee, 1986-1989, Council for National Academic Awards Physical Sciences Committee, 1987-1991. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (Main Group Chemistry award 1976, Tilden medal 1981, president Dalton division 1987-1989, chair science affairs board 1990-1995, president 1996-1998).
Married Margaret Rosina Edwards, August 6, 1960. Children: Christopher, Julia.