Reinhard Richard Arndt

Background

Arndt, Reinhard Richard was born on May 3, 1929 in Bloemfontein, OFS, South Africa.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University OFS, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1949; Doctor of Science, University OFS, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1959; M Comm., Pretoria (South Africa) U., 1957; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Potchefstroom, South Africa, 1992; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1992; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, 1993.

Career

Researcher, National Chemistry Research Laboratory, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, 1955-1967; head chemistry department, Randse Afrikaans U., Johannesburg, 1967-1979; professor of chemistry, U. Stellenbosch, 1979-1981; deputy president, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, 1981-1990; president, Foundation for Research Development, Pretoria, since 1990. Convenor facilitating commission to establish a Unitary Science Academy of SouthAfrica, Pretoria, since 1992.

Achievements

• Reinhard Richard Arndt has been listed as a noteworthy Foundation president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member South African Chemical Society (president 1981), South African Academy Science and Art (chairman 1987-1989), South African Bio-chemical Society, Royal Society Chemistry (London), American Chemical Society, Science and Engineering Academy South Africa.

Connections

M. Aritha van Eeden, September 23, 1961. Children: Imke, Heidie, Birgit, Anja.

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Birgit Arndt

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Heidie Arndt

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Imke Arndt

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Anja Arndt