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Jas Pal Singh Badyal

b. 1964

Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Durham University

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About Jas Pal Singh Badyal

Born 1964. Jas Pal Singh Badyal is a researcher.

Education Badyal was educated at the University of Cambridge where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Sciences in 1985 followed by a PhD in 1988 on the surface science of ruthenium-titania heterogeneous catalysts.

Career and research Following his PhD, Badyal held a King's College, Cambridge research fellowship and the Cambridge University Oppenheimer Research Fellowship. He was appointed a Lecturer at Durham University in 1989 and was promoted to Full Professor in 1996 He was awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Edward Harrison Memorial Prize in 1993 and Tilden Medal in 2017. In 1995, he received the C R Burch Prize, awarded by the British Vacuum Council.

Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales

He has been Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales in the Welsh Government since February 2023.

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Important facts

Born
1964
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Researcher
Education
University of Cambridge, Gonville and Caius College, Durham University
Employers
Durham University, University of Cambridge, P2i
Awards
Edward Harrison Memorial Prize; Tilden Prize; Fellow of the Royal Society; Royal Society of Chemistry
Also known as
Jas Pal Badyal, J.P. Badyal, JP Badyal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jas Pal Singh Badyal?

Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Durham University

When was Jas Pal Singh Badyal born?

Jas Pal Singh Badyal was born in 1964.

What is Jas Pal Singh Badyal's occupation?

Jas Pal Singh Badyal is a researcher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jas Pal Singh Badyal

· Wikidata: Q24046470

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