Geoffrey Eglinton
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Geoffrey Eglinton | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 November 1927 Cardiff, Wales |
| Died | 11 March 2016 (aged 88) |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
| Known for | Eglinton reaction |
| Children | Timothy Eglinton David Eglinton |
| Awards | FRS (1976)[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | University of Bristol |
Geoffrey Eglinton, FRS[2][1] (1 November 1927 – 11 March 2016) was a British chemist and emeritus professor and senior research fellow in earth sciences at the University of Bristol.[3]
Eglinton was educated at Sale Grammar School and the University of Manchester where he was awarded Bachelor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science degrees.[4]
Research and career
Eglinton's insights into the geological fate of organic compounds have made him an internationally respected biogeochemist. In addition to the significance of his research on molecular biomarkers (‘chemical fossils’), he was responsible for developing numerous experimental techniques that remain in widespread use.[1]
One of the first researchers to illustrate the potential of coupled gas chromatography–mass spectrometry in organic geochemistry, Eglinton also pioneered the use of infrared spectroscopy to characterise both inter- and intra-molecular hydrogen bonding. These innovative techniques improved understanding of diverse aspects of the distribution, stable isotopic content and provenance of organic compounds in the global environment.[1]
