Raymond John Haines

Background

Haines, Raymond John was born on May 16, 1939 in Egham, Surrey, England. Son of Alfred Edward and Dorothy Haines. arrived in South Africa, 1948.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1959. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1960. Master of Science, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1961.

Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1966.

Career

Principal, senior research officer, South African Iron and Steel Corporation, Pretoria, 1962-1963, 66-72; senior lecturer, U. Cape Town, South Africa, 1973-1975; professor inorganic chemistry, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1976-1977; head of Department, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1978-1992; dean of science, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1983-1985, 92-.

Achievements

• Raymond John Haines has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator, dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society South Africa. Member Royal Society Chemistry, American Chemical Society, South African Chemical Institute (council member 1977-1981, Raikes medal 1973, Gold medal 1993), Academy of Sciences South Africa (founder).

Interests

• Avocations: golf, sailing.

Connections

Married Linda Margaret Bower, June 6, 1968. Children: Jennifer Susan, Lindsay Jillian.

Father:

Alfred Edward

Mother:

Dorothy Haines

Spouse:

Linda Margaret Bower

child:

Lindsay Jillian Haines

child:

Jennifer Susan Haines