Andrew Pelter
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Born20 November 1931
London, England
Died16 March 2019 (aged 87)
AlmamaterBristol University
Preceded byJohn Howard Purnell
Professor Andrew Pelter FRSC FLSW | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 November 1931 London, England |
| Died | 16 March 2019 (aged 87) |
| Alma mater | Bristol University |
| Occupations | |
| Swansea University Head of the Department of Chemistry | |
| In office 1985–1987 | |
| Preceded by | John Howard Purnell |
| Succeeded by | John Howard Purnell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 November 1931 |
| Spouse |
Susan Smith (m. 1994) |
| Children | 5 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Organic Chemist |
| Institutions | Medical Research Council, Manchester University, Swansea University |
| Doctoral advisor | Professor W. D. Ollis |
| Notable students | Bakthan Singaram, Keith Smith |
Andrew Pelter FRSC FLSW (20 November 1931 – 16 March 2019) was a British organic chemist.[1]
Pelter was born in London and studied chemistry at Bristol University, where he also gained his PhD degree under the supervision of Professor W. D. Ollis.[2] He was married three times, most recently to Susan Smith on 22 January 1994.[1]
