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Roger Powell

b. 1949

Australian petrologist and geochemist

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About Roger Powell

Born 1949. Roger Powell is an Australian petrologist and geochemist.

Education Powell was educated at Durham University where he was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in 1970. He went on to study at the University of Oxford where he was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1973 for research on mineral equilibria in the schist rock near Fort William, Scotland supervised by Stephen W. Richardson.

In addition to the above, Powell's was elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2006. the Norman L. Bowen Award in 2009 the 2010 inaugural Ringwood Medal, Geological Society of Australia the 2013 Jaeger Medal, Australian Academy of Science the Barrow Award in 2021

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1949
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Petrologist, geochemist
Nationality
Australia
Education
University of Oxford, Durham University, University of Leeds, University of Melbourne
Employers
University of Melbourne, University of Leeds
Awards
Norman L. Bowen Award; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science; Fellow of the Royal Society; Jaeger Medal; List of Fellows of the Australian Academy of Science

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Roger Powell?

Australian petrologist and geochemist

When was Roger Powell born?

Roger Powell was born on 14 June 1949.

What is Roger Powell's occupation?

Roger Powell is a petrologist and geochemist.

What nationality is Roger Powell?

Roger Powell is Australian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Powell

· Wikidata: Q20027375

· DBpedia: Roger Powell (scientist)

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