David Leslie Andrews

David Leslie Andrews, , (born 15 October 1952) is a British emeritus professor of Chemical Physics at the University of East Anglia, where he was the Head of Chemical Sciences and Physics from 1996 to 1999.

Education David Andrews graduated (1st Class Hons) in Chemistry from University College London in 1973. He then obtained a PhD in theoretical chemistry from the same university in 1976.

Career In 1979, he joined the University of East Anglia as a Lecturer. Andrews was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1991 and to Reader in 1994. He was appointed Professor of Chemical Physics in 1996

Research Andrews and his research group have published on the theory of optical phenomena, developing quantum electrodynamical theory and symmetry principles for applications including fluorescence and optical nanomanipulation. Andrews has worked on the quantum theory of intermolecular energy transfer, including a theory of energy transfer that accommodates both radiationless and radiative processes. He has also contributed to quantum optics and nonlinear optics, with studies of chiral interactions including a prediction of the hyper–Rayleigh scattering effect. Research on chirality and optical helicity have led to contributions to the theory of optical vortices.

Awards and recognition 2023: Thomas Young Medal and Prize 2022: Faraday Division Horizon Prize 2021: President of SPIE 2016: Elected Fellow of The Optical Society 2005: Elected Fellow of SPIE 1999: Elected Fellow of the Institute of Physics 1988: Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

Selected works