Raoul Franklin
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Raoul Norman Franklin CBE
(born 1935) is a physicist, working in the field of plasma physics, who was Vice-Chancellor of the City University
in London for 20 years.
District High School and Auckland Grammar School
(both in New Zealand). He then studied at the University of New Zealand
(obtaining a BE and a BSc in 1956), then at the University of Auckland
(obtaining an ME and MSc in mathematics in 1957). He then moved to the University of Oxford
, obtaining his doctorate as a member of Christ Church, Oxford
. After working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal Military College of Science in Shrivenham
, Oxfordshire
, from 1961 to 1963, he was a Fellow of Keble College, Oxford
from 1963 to 1978, and a university lecturer in Engineering Science from 1966 to 1978. He was then appointed as Vice-Chancellor of City University, London
, holding the post from 1978 to 1998; he held the position of Professor of Plasma Physics and Technology in addition from 1986 to 1998. Whilst at City University, he worked in collaboration with industry and business, raising additional income for the university. His work also resulted in the university winning four Queen's Awards for Enterprise
(for technology, in 1982 and 1985, and for export, in 1988 and 1991).
In 1998, he was appointed a Visiting Professor by the Open University
. His publications in the field of plasma physics include Plasma Phenomena in Gas Discharges (1976) and various scientific papers. He has been described as "one of the world's leading researchers in plasma physics", writing "many papers of international significance".
He was appointed an Honorary Fellow of Keble College in 1980, and appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1995. He served as chairman of the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
(AQA) from 1998 to 2003, having served as chairman of Associated Examining Board
, one of AQA's predecessor institutions, from 1994 to 1998.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 1935) is a physicist, working in the field of plasma physics, who was Vice-Chancellor of the City University
City University, London
City University London , is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university in 1966, when it adopted its present name....
in London for 20 years.
Life
Franklin was educated at HowickHowick, New Zealand
Howick is an eastern suburb of Auckland, New Zealand, forming part of what is sometimes called East Auckland. Due to the relatively numerous remaining heritage buildings and other historical remnants from its early European settlement past, it has been called "perhaps Auckland's most historically...
District High School and Auckland Grammar School
Auckland Grammar School
Auckland Grammar School is a state secondary school for years 9 to 13 boys in Auckland, New Zealand. It had a roll of 2,483 in 2008, including a number of boarders who live in nearby Tibbs' House, making it one of the largest schools in New Zealand...
(both in New Zealand). He then studied at the University of New Zealand
University of New Zealand
The University of New Zealand was the New Zealand university from 1870 to 1961. It was the sole New Zealand university, having a federal structure embracing several constituent colleges at various locations around New Zealand...
(obtaining a BE and a BSc in 1956), then at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a university located in Auckland, New Zealand. It is the largest university in the country and the highest ranked in the 2011 QS World University Rankings, having been ranked worldwide...
(obtaining an ME and MSc in mathematics in 1957). He then moved to the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, obtaining his doctorate as a member of Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church, Oxford
Christ Church or house of Christ, and thus sometimes known as The House), is one of the largest constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England...
. After working as a Senior Research Fellow at the Royal Military College of Science in Shrivenham
Shrivenham
Shrivenham is a large village and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England, close to the boundary with Wiltshire. It is in the Vale of White Horse, between Swindon and Faringdon. It was part of Berkshire until the 1974 boundary changes transferred it to Oxfordshire.-Character:Shrivenham features many...
, Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
, from 1961 to 1963, he was a Fellow of Keble College, Oxford
Keble College, Oxford
Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its main buildings are on Parks Road, opposite the University Museum and the University Parks. The college is bordered to the north by Keble Road, to the south by Museum Road, and to the west by Blackhall...
from 1963 to 1978, and a university lecturer in Engineering Science from 1966 to 1978. He was then appointed as Vice-Chancellor of City University, London
City University, London
City University London , is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute and became a university in 1966, when it adopted its present name....
, holding the post from 1978 to 1998; he held the position of Professor of Plasma Physics and Technology in addition from 1986 to 1998. Whilst at City University, he worked in collaboration with industry and business, raising additional income for the university. His work also resulted in the university winning four Queen's Awards for Enterprise
Queen's Awards for Enterprise
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise is an awards programme for British businesses and other organizations who excel at international trade, innovation or sustainable development. They are the highest official UK awards for British businesses...
(for technology, in 1982 and 1985, and for export, in 1988 and 1991).
In 1998, he was appointed a Visiting Professor by the Open University
Open University
The Open University is a distance learning and research university founded by Royal Charter in the United Kingdom...
. His publications in the field of plasma physics include Plasma Phenomena in Gas Discharges (1976) and various scientific papers. He has been described as "one of the world's leading researchers in plasma physics", writing "many papers of international significance".
He was appointed an Honorary Fellow of Keble College in 1980, and appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1995. He served as chairman of the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
AQA is an Awarding Body in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It compiles specifications and holds examinations in various subjects at GCSE, AS and A Level and offers vocational qualifications. AQA is a registered charity and independent of the Government...
(AQA) from 1998 to 2003, having served as chairman of Associated Examining Board
Associated Examining Board
The AEB was an examination board serving England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1953 until 2000. It is now part of AQA.The AEB was formed in 1953 by City & Guilds...
, one of AQA's predecessor institutions, from 1994 to 1998.