Background
Clarke, Ronald James was born on January 1, 1919 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Walter James and Clarissa Mary (Burton) Clarke.
chemist consultant chemical engineer
Clarke, Ronald James was born on January 1, 1919 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England. Son of Walter James and Clarissa Mary (Burton) Clarke.
Bachelor in Chemistry with honors, Oxford University, England, 1941. Master of Arts, Oxford University, England, 1946.
Research chemist, Unilever Control Research, 1941-1946;
development manager, Pears Ltd., Unilever, London, 1946-1952;
research scientist, General Foods Ltd. (United Kingdom), London, 1957-1984. Retired;
coffee consultant, Chichester, since 1984.
Technical secretary Technology communications of Association Fabricants de Cafe Soloble Europeen, Paris, 1980-1984. Visiting lecturer Queen Elizabeth College, U. London, 1972-1974.
Member Society Chemical Industry (food engineering group committee since 1963, chairman 1973-1975, 81-82, Distinguished Service award 2002), International Standards Organization (coffee committee chairman 1990-1998), Association Scientifique International Cafe (member council 1982-2001, medal 1982), Goodwood Racehorse Owners Group, Birdham Yacht Club (commodore 1987-1988).