Background
Richards, William Graham was born on October 1, 1939 in Hoylake, England. Son of Percy and Gwendoline Julia (Evans) Richards.
(The uses of computers in chemistry are many and varied, f...)
The uses of computers in chemistry are many and varied, from the modelling of solid state systems to the design of complex molecules which can be used as drugs. This text provides an introduction to the many methods currently used by practicing computational chemists and shows the value of computers in modern chemical research. The authors describe the various computational techniques available and explain how they can be applied to single molecules, to assemblies of molecules, and to molecules undergoing reaction. An introductory chapter outlines the hardware and software available, and looks at some applications and developments. Subsequent chapters cover quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, statistical mechanics, the modelling of biomolecules, and drug design. While emphasizing the use of computers to model biological systems, the authors explain how the methods can be applied to a wide range of chemical problems.
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Richards, William Graham was born on October 1, 1939 in Hoylake, England. Son of Percy and Gwendoline Julia (Evans) Richards.
Bachelor, Oxford University, 1961. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1964. Doctor Phil, Oxford University, 1964.
Doctor of Science, Oxford University, 1985.
Research fellow, Balliol College, Oxford, 1964-1966; lecturer, University of Oxford, 1966-1994; reader, University of Oxford, 1994-1996; professor, University of Oxford, since 1996; department chairman chemistry, University of Oxford, since 1997. Technical director Oxford Molecualr Group Plc., since 1996.
(The uses of computers in chemistry are many and varied, f...)
Founding scientist Oxford Molecular Ltd. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry (Marlow medal 1972, Mullard medal 1998). Member American Chemical Society.
Married Jessamy Kershaw, December 12, 1970 (deceased November 1988). Children: Nicholas, Jonathan. Married Mary Elizabeth Phillips, October 5, 1996.