Background
George, William Owen was born on August 26, 1933 in Swansea, Wales. Son of William James and Gertrude Florence (Bishop) George.
researcher chemistry professor
George, William Owen was born on August 26, 1933 in Swansea, Wales. Son of William James and Gertrude Florence (Bishop) George.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with 1st class honors, University Swansea, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Swansea, 1960. Doctor of Science, University Wales, 1974.
Research chemist Distillers Company, Epsom, England, 1960—1962. Senior, principal lecturer Kingston University, Kingston Upon Thames, England, 1962—1970, reader mol. spectroscopy England, 1970—1975. Head department science University Glamorgan, Pontypridd, Wales, 1975—1988, dean faculty Wales, 1984—1993, pro vice chancellor Wales, 1994—1997, professor mol. spectroscopy Wales, 1997—1998, emeritus and research professor Wales, since 1998.
Fellow: Royal Society Chemistry (chairman local section 2005-2007).
Married Joan Duffield, July 26, 1958. Children: Vernon William Richard, Karen Rachel, Timothy Geraint.