Background
Whiteley, Richard Harold was born on March 10, 1947 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Herbert George and Joan Warren (Pendlebury) Whiteley.
Whiteley, Richard Harold was born on March 10, 1947 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Herbert George and Joan Warren (Pendlebury) Whiteley.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with honors, Exeter (England) University, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Ferrocene Chemistry, Exeter (England) University, 1977.
Teacher, Winslade School, Exeter, 1969-1972; teacher, Dauntsey's School, Wiltshire, England, 1977-1980; research scientist, senior technical specialist, Raychem Ltd., Swindon, England, since 1980.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (chartered), Plastics and Rubber Institute.
Married Beryl Avis Rayner, August 15, 1970. Children: Steven James, Andrew Richard, David Alexander.