Background
Stepto, Robert Frederick Thomas was born on November 13, 1937 in Morden, England. Son of Frederick James and Elsie Una (Coleman) Stepto.
consultant chemistry professor
Stepto, Robert Frederick Thomas was born on November 13, 1937 in Morden, England. Son of Frederick James and Elsie Una (Coleman) Stepto.
Bachelor of Science with special honours in Physical Chemistry, University Bristol, England, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Bristol, England, 1962. Doctor of Science in Polymer Science, University Manchester, England, 1988.
Research fellow, U. Manchester (England) Institute Science and Technology, 1961-1963;
assistant lecturer, lecturer, senior lecturer polymer science and technical, U. Manchester (England) Institute Science and Technology, 1963-1979;
reader, U. Manchester (England) Institute Science and Technology, 1979-1992;
professor, U. Manchester (England) Institute Science and Technology, since 1992. Visiting lecturer Technology U. Munich, 1972. Vice director Research and Development Capsugel AG, Basle, Switzerland, 1985-1988.
Visiting professor U. Copenhagen, 1987-1989. Affiliate professor of University Washington, Seattle, 1987-1992. Associate, titular member, chairman Commission IV.1, International Unon Pure and Applied Chemistry, since 1987, titular and associate member Commission IV.2, 1987-1991, chairman working party on polymer networks, 1987-1991.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry, Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics Group, Polymer Networks Group (chairman 1986-1990, treasurer 1990-1992, secretary since 1992), Macro Group United Kingdom (committees 1988-1992).
Married Joan Helena Morgan, June 21, 1958. Children: Jon Morgan, Paul Morgan.