Background
Dixon, Richard Newland was born on December 25, 1930 in Borough Green, Kent, England. Son of Robert Thomas and LIlian (Newland) Dixon.
Dixon, Richard Newland was born on December 25, 1930 in Borough Green, Kent, England. Son of Robert Thomas and LIlian (Newland) Dixon.
Bachelor of Science, London University, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, England, 1955. Doctor of Science, Cambridge University, England, 1976.
Science officer United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Aldermaston, England, 1954-1956. Postdoctoral fellow University Western Ontario (Canada), 1956-1957, National Research Council, Ottawa, Canada, 1957-1959. Imperial Chemical Industries fellow University Sheffield, England, 1959-1960, lecturer in chemistry England, 1960-1969.
Sorby fellow Royal. Society, 1964-1969. Professor chemistry University Bristol, England, 1969—1996. Dean science, 1979—1982.
Alfred Capper Pass professor University Bristol, England, 1990—1996, emeritus England, since 1996, pro-vice-chancellor England, 1989—1992. Member synchrotron committee SERC, London, 1980-1983, laser committee, 1987-1990, physical chemistry committee 1987-1990, chairman laser facility support panel, 1987-1990. Non-executive director United Bristol Healthcare National Health Service Trust, 1994-1903, vice-chairman, 1995—2003.
Charitee trustee United Hospitals Bristol, since 2003, chairman, since 2006. Hallam lecturer University Wales, 1998. Harkins lecturer University Chicago, 1993-1994.
Fellow Royal Society London, Royal Society Chemistry (vice president Faraday division 1989-1998, Corday-Morgan medal 1966, Spectroscopy medal 1984, Liversidge lecturer 1993).
Married Alison Birks, September 18, 1954. Children: Paul David, Joan Diana, Sheila Margaret.