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John A. Pyle

b. 1951

British atmospheric scientist

Physical chemistResearcher
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About John A. Pyle

Born 1951. John A. Pyle is a physical chemist and researcher.

Education Pyle was educated at De La Salle College, Salford, gained his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at Durham University and his DPhil from Jesus College, Oxford in 1978.

Research Pyle is known for his extensive work on atmospheric chemistry and its interactions with climate. His early research was focusing on issues related to stratospheric ozone depletion but in the following decades his work has expanded in a variety of chemistry and climate-related fields.

Pyle was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to atmospheric chemistry and environmental science.

In 2026, he was awarded the Royal Medal of the Royal Society.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Physical chemist, researcher
Education
Durham University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge
Employers
University of Cambridge
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Davy Medal; John Jeyes Award; Fellow of the American Geophysical Union; Adrian Gill Prize; Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Also known as
John Adrian Pyle, John Pyle, J. Pyle

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John A. Pyle's

Frequently asked questions

Who is John A. Pyle?

British atmospheric scientist

When was John A. Pyle born?

John A. Pyle was born on 4 April 1951.

What is John A. Pyle's occupation?

John A. Pyle is a physical chemist and researcher.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John A. Pyle

· Wikidata: Q6217892

· DBpedia: John A. Pyle

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