About Peter N. T. Wells
Lived 1936 – 2017 (aged 80). Peter N. T. Wells was a British physician, physicist, biophysicist and university teacher, known for Ultrasound.
Peter Neil Temple Wells (19 May 1936 in Bristol, England – 22 April 2017) was a British medical physicist who played a major role in the application of ultrasound technology in medicine.
Education Wells was educated at Birmingham College of Advanced Technology and the University of Bristol where he was awarded his PhD in 1966. 2005 Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences 2009 Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2009 New Year Honours 2010 Founding Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales 2014 Sir Frank Whittle Medal
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Who was Peter N. T. Wells?
British medical physicist (1936–2017)
When was Peter N. T. Wells born?
Peter N. T. Wells was born on 19 May 1936 in Bristol.
When did Peter N. T. Wells die?
Peter N. T. Wells died on 22 April 2017.
What was Peter N. T. Wells's occupation?
Peter N. T. Wells was a physician, physicist, biophysicist and university teacher.
What was Peter N. T. Wells known for?
Peter N. T. Wells was known for Ultrasound.
What nationality was Peter N. T. Wells?
Peter N. T. Wells was British.
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· Wikipedia: Peter N. T. Wells
· DBpedia: Peter Wells (medical physicist)
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