Sir David Christie MartinCBEFRSEFCSFRICFRSADCL (7 October 1914 – 16 December 1976) was a Scottish-born scientific administrator, holding several senior positions.
Martin was born in Kirkcaldy on 7 October 1914 the son of Helen Linton and her husband, David Christie Martin.[1]
He was educated at Kirkcaldy High School then studied at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a BSc in 1937. Continuing as a postgraduate he gained a doctorate (DSc) in 1939. He then obtained a position as Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society of Arts in London where he remained for the duration of the Second World War. However, he was also seconded to the Directorate of Scientific Research for the Ministry of Supply.[2]
