Elections, appointments, and reappointments
The following elections, appointments, and reappointments have been made:
Elections
- Professor Peter Francis Leadlay, B.A., Ph.D., M.A., Oxford, Professor of Molecular Enzymology, Department of Biochemistry, elected Herchel Smith Professor of Biochemistry with effect from 1 May 2006.
- Dr Nicholas David Jeffery, Ph.D., W, B.V.Sc., Bristol, University Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Medicine, elected Professor of Veterinary Clinical Studies with effect from 1 July 2006.
- Dr Duncan Campbell McFarlane, Ph.D., Q, B.Eng., Melbourne, Reader in Automation Systems, Department of Engineering, elected Professor of Service and Support Engineering with effect from 1 October 2006.
- Professor Elizabeth Alison Thompson, M.A., Ph.D., N, Professor of Statistics, University of Washington, Seattle, elected Rothschild Visiting Professor from 20 November 2006 until 13 December 2006.
- Professor Percy A. Deift, B.S., M.S., Natal University, Durban, M.S., Rhodes University, South Africa, Ph.D., Princeton, Professor of Mathematics, New York University, elected Rothschild Visiting Professor from 1 May 2007 until 31 May 2007.
Appointments
In their Report of 10 May 2006 on senior academic promotions (Reporter, p. 585) the General Board put forward the proposed Professorships and Readerships before their titles had been agreed, in order that the publication of the Report was not delayed. In Paragraph 6 it was stated that the Board would announce the titles at a later date after consultation with the individuals concerned. The following list of appointments includes the titles that have been agreed.
Professorships
(with effect from 1 October 2005)
- Dr Ian David Hodge, HH, appointed Professor of Rural Economy in the Department of Land Economy
(with effect from 1 October 2006)
School of Arts and Humanities
- Dr Paul Binski, CAI, appointed Professor of the History of Medieval Art in the Department of History of Art
- Dr David William Holton, SE, appointed Professor of Modern Greek in the Department of Other Languages
School of the Biological Sciences
- Dr Christopher William Joseph Smith appointed Professor of RNA Molecular Biology in the Department of Biochemistry
- Dr Michael Eugene Nicholas Majerus, CL, appointed Professor of Evolution in the Department of Genetics
- Dr Roger Clayton Hardie, EM, appointed Professor of Cellular Neuroscience in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience
- Dr Roger John Keynes, T, appointed Professor of Neuroscience in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience
- Dr Jennifer Alice Clack, DAR, appointed Professor and Curator of Vertebrate Palaeontology in the Department of Zoology for as long as she holds the office of Senior Assistant Curator in the Museum of Zoology
School of Clinical Medicine
- Dr German Elias Berrios, R, appointed Professor of Epistemology of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry
School of the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr Richard John Smith, CAI, appointed Professor of Econometric Theory and Economic Statistics in the Faculty of Economics
- Dr Christine Diana Gray, JN, appointed Professor of International Law in the Faculty of Law
- Dr Alison Liebling, TH, appointed Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the Institute of Criminology
- Dr Georgina Emma Mary Born, EM, appointed Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, and Music in the Department of Sociology
School of the Physical Sciences
- Dr John Ronald Lister, T, appointed Professor of Fluid Mechanics in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
- Dr Emilio Artacho, CLH, appointed Professor of Theoretical Mineral Physics in the Department of Earth Sciences
- Dr Ian Grojnowski appointed Professor of Representation Theory in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
- Dr James Ritchie Norris, CHU, appointed Professor of Stochastic Analysis in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
School of Technology
- Dr David Cebon, Q, appointed Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Engineering
- Dr Peter Alan Davidson, CHU, appointed Professor of Fluid Mechanics in the Department of Engineering
- Dr Simon John Godsill, CC, appointed Professor of Statistical Signal Processing in the Department of Engineering
- Dr Jan Marian Maciejowski, PEM, appointed Professor of Control Engineering in the Department of Engineering
Readerships
- (with effect from 1 October 2006)
School of Arts and Humanities
- Dr Richard Andrew William Rex, Q, appointed Reader in Reformation History in the Faculty of Divinity
- Dr Simon Peter Jarvis, R, appointed Gorley Putt Reader in Poetry and Poetics in the Faculty of English
- Dr Robert Samuel Clive Gordon, CAI, appointed Reader in Modern Italian Culture in the Department of Italian
- Dr Stephen Rowland Boldy, EM, appointed Reader in Latin-American Literature in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese
School of the Biological Sciences
- Dr David Mark Carrington, JN, appointed Reader in Molecular Biology in the Department of Biochemistry
- Dr Ashley Moffett, K, appointed Reader in Reproductive Immunology in the Department of Pathology for a period of five years
- Dr Richard Eric Dyball, CL, appointed Reader in Hypothalamic Electrophysiology in the Department of Physiology, Development, and Neuroscience
- Dr Berthold Gerhard Hedwig, W, appointed Reader in Neurobiology in the Department of Zoology
School of Clinical Medicine
- Dr Karin Brigitte Romisch appointed Reader in Protein Quality Control in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry
- Dr Antonio Vidal-Puig appointed Reader in Human Metabolism in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry
- Dr Roger Alistair Barker, SID, appointed Reader in Clinical Neuroscience in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences
School of the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr Christopher Munro Clark, CTH, appointed Reader in Modern European History in the Faculty of History
- Dr Susan Ruth Marks, EM, appointed Reader in Public International Law in the Faculty of Law
- Dr Marc Weller, HH, appointed Reader in International Law and International Relations in the Centre of International Studies
School of the Physical Sciences
- Dr Adrian Patrick Antony Kent, W, appointed Reader in Quantum Physics in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
- Dr Stuart Christian Althorpe, K, appointed Reader in Theoretical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry
- Dr Marian Barbara Holness, T, appointed Reader in Petrogenesis in the Department of Earth Sciences
- Dr Keith Ferrin Priestley, Q, appointed Reader in Seismology in the Department of Earth Sciences
- Dr Valerie Gibson, T, appointed Reader in High Energy Physics in the Department of Physics
- Dr Michail Dafermos appointed Reader in Mathematical Physics in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
- Dr Ivan Smith, CAI, appointed Reader in Pure Mathematics in the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics
School of Technology
- Dr Anuj Dawar, R, appointed Reader in Logic and Algorithms in the Computer Laboratory
- Dr Neil Anthony Dodgson, EM, appointed Reader in Graphics and Imaging in the Computer Laboratory
- Dr Andrew Howard Gee, Q, appointed Reader in Engineering in Department of Engineering
- Dr Santa-Phani Gopal Madabhushi, G, appointed Reader in Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Engineering
- Dr Timothy Bruce Nickels, EM, appointed Reader in Experimental Fluid Mechanics in the Department of Engineering
- Dr William O'Neill appointed Reader in Laser Engineering in the Department of Engineering
- Dr Michael Gerald Pollitt, SID, appointed Reader in Business Economics in Judge Business School
Other Appointments
University Lecturers
- Astronomy. Dr Anthony David Challinor, M.A., Ph.D., Q, appointed from 1 October 2006 until the retiring age.
- French. Dr Ian Richard James, B.A., DOW, M.A., Ph.D., Warwick, appointed from 1 October 2006 until the retiring age.
- Philosophy. Dr Clare Elizabeth Chambers, B.A., D.Phil., Oxford, M.Sc., London, appointed from 1 October 2006 until the retiring age.
- Spanish and Portuguese. Dr Rodrigo G. Cacho, B.A., B.A., Ph.D., Santiago de Compostela, Spain, appointed from 18 September 2006 until the retiring age.
- Zoology. Dr Robert James Asher, B.A., Hobart College, New York, Ph.D., State University of New York, appointed from 1 October 2006 until the retiring age.
Heads of Department
- Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic. Dr Judith Elizabeth Quinn, N, appointed from 1 October 2006 for two years.
- Italian. Mr Adam Noel Ledgeway, DOW, appointed from 1 January 2007 for four years.
- Spanish and Portuguese. Professor Paul Julian Smith, TH, appointed from 1 September 2006 for two years.
Director
- Centre of South Asian Studies. Dr Gordon Johnson, W, appointed from 1 May 2006 until 31 December 2006.
Assistant Treasurer
- University Offices (Finance Division). Mr Robin Graham Uttin, appointed from 1 June 2006 until the retiring age, with duties in the School of Clinical Medicine.
Assistant Under-Librarians
- University Library. Ms Céline Jane Carty, M.Phil., T, B.A., Oxford, Licence ès Lettres Modernes, Université Jean Moulin, Lyon, M.A., Sheffield, and Mr William Anthony Hale, B.A., Oxford, M.A., London, appointed from 22 May 2006 until the retiring age.
Administrative Officers
- University Offices (Academic Division). Mrs Wendy Ann Solomou, B.A., T, appointed Administrative Officer, Grade I, from 26 June 2006 until the retiring age.
- University Offices (Personnel Division). Mrs Hazel Elizabeth Turton, B.A., Leeds, appointed Administrative Officer, Grade II, from 5 June 2006 until the retiring age.
Senior Computer Officer
- University Offices (Management Information Services Division). Mrs Selina Donnelly, appointed from 1 February 2006 until the retiring age.
Reappointments
Chairman
- Council of the School of Physical Sciences. Professor Sir Richard Friend, JN, reappointed from 1 October 2006 until 31 December 2006.
Head of Department
- Italian. Professor Zygmunt Guido Baranski, NH, reappointed from 1 October 2006 until 31 December 2006.