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Eric Ash

Distinguished German-born British electrical engineer and past Rector of Imperial College (1928-2021) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 93

Sir Eric Albert Ash was a British electrical engineer, past Rector of Imperial College and President of IEE, UK. He was elected an international member of the National Academy of Engineering in 2001 for innovations in optics and acoustics and for leadership in education.

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2021Died22 August 20211987Honorary Doctorate from INP GrenobleAward1986Royal MedalAward1984Marconi PrizeAward1980Faraday MedalAward1928Born31 January 1928

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Honorary Doctorate from INP Grenoble1987
Royal Medal1986
Marconi Prize1984
Faraday Medal1980
Fulbright Scholarship
Fellow of the Royal Society
Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
Knight Bachelor
Walter G. Cady Award
Clifford Paterson Lecture

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2021 · aged 93

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