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Andrew Bruce Holmes

b. 1943

Australian and British research chemist and professor

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About Andrew Bruce Holmes

Born 1943. Andrew Bruce Holmes is an Australian chemist and engineer.

Awards and honours Holmes was elected Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 2000,

In 2004 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia "for service to science through research and development, particularly in the fields of organic synthesis and polymer chemistry"; and in 2017 was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia for eminent service to science through developments in the field of organic and polymer chemistry as a researcher, editor and academic, and through the governance of nationally recognised, leading scientific organisations. He was awarded the 2021 Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture.

Personal life

Holmes is a keen hillwalker and an enthusiastic aficionado of classical music, from baroque to romantic opera. During his time in Cambridge he was a member and regular volunteer at St Columba's United Reformed Church. He lives in Melbourne and Lorne, Victoria with his wife Jennifer.

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Important facts

Born
5 September 1943, Melbourne
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Chemist, engineer
Nationality
Australia
Education
University College London, University of Melbourne
Employers
University College London, Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, University of Melbourne
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Medal; John B Goodenough Award; Bader Prize; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; Fellow of the Institute of Physics; Tilden Prize; Companion of the Order of Australia; Honorary doctorate of Hasselt University; Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture
Also known as
Andrew Holmes

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Bruce Holmes?

Australian and British research chemist and professor

When was Andrew Bruce Holmes born?

Andrew Bruce Holmes was born on 5 September 1943 in Melbourne.

What is Andrew Bruce Holmes's occupation?

Andrew Bruce Holmes is a chemist and engineer.

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Andrew Bruce Holmes is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Bruce Holmes

· Wikidata: Q4756462

· DBpedia: Andrew Holmes (chemist)

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