Background

Parfitt, Robert Thomas was born on December 9, 1936 in Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom. Son of Robert Edwin and Norah (Williams) Parfitt.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy, University Nottingham, United Kingdom, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, University Nottingham, United Kingdom, 1962.

Career

Research leader Pfizer Research, United Kingdom, 1970-1971. Chemical Research & Development manager Nicholas Research Institute, United Kingdom, 1971-1975. Professor medicinal chemistry University Bath, United Kingdom, 1975-1984.

Principal Carberra College Higher Education, Australia, 1984-1987. Deputy vice chancellor University Western Australia, 1987-1991. Foundation principal University College Stockton, United Kingdom, 1992-1994.

Higher education consultant Bath, United Kingdom, since 1994. Member United Kingdom Veterinary Products Committee, 1977-1984. Commissioner British Pharmacopoeia Commission, United Kingdom, 1982-1984.

Council member Australian National University, 1984-1987.

Achievements

• Robert Thomas Parfitt has been listed as a noteworthy Pharmaceutical and higher education consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Perth (Australia) Arts Festival, 1988-1991. Fellow Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, Royal Society Chemistry (United Kingdom).

Interests

• Late 18th century music, gardening, writing, swimming, hill walking.

Connections

Married Judith Adeline Wale, August 26, 1959. Children: Shan Helen, Fiona Louise.

Father:

Robert Edwin Parfitt

Mother:

Norah (Williams) Parfitt

Spouse:

Judith Adeline Wale

child:

Shan Helen Parfitt

child:

Fiona Louise Parfitt