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Richards (sometimes known as “Sam”) was born in [[Barry, Glamorgan]] on 28 December 1914, and studied at Barry Grammar School, [[University College of Wales, Aberystwyth]], and [[St John's College, Cambridge]], where he read mathematics and physics. <ref name=Indy>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituaries-professor-elfyn-richards-1576726.html The Independent, 9 October 1995] Obituaries: Professor Elfyn Richards</ref><ref name=LUT>[http://www.lboro.ac.uk/anniversary/pages/history-vicechancellors.html Loughborough University 40th anniversary] History – Vice-Chancellors of Loughborough University</ref> He married 3 times: first in 1941 to Eluned Jones (d. 1978) with whom he had 3 daughters, then in 1986 to Olive Meakin (d. 1989) and in 1990 to Miriam Davidson, who survived him. He died in [[Romsey]], [[Hampshire]] on 7 September 1995. <ref name=Indy/> |
Richards (sometimes known as “Sam”) was born in [[Barry, Glamorgan]] on 28 December 1914, and studied at Barry Grammar School, [[University College of Wales, Aberystwyth]], and [[St John's College, Cambridge]], where he read mathematics and physics. <ref name=Indy>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituaries-professor-elfyn-richards-1576726.html The Independent, 9 October 1995] Obituaries: Professor Elfyn Richards</ref><ref name=LUT>[http://www.lboro.ac.uk/anniversary/pages/history-vicechancellors.html Loughborough University 40th anniversary] History – Vice-Chancellors of Loughborough University</ref> He married 3 times: first in 1941 to Eluned Jones (d. 1978) with whom he had 3 daughters, then in 1986 to Olive Meakin (d. 1989) and in 1990 to Miriam Davidson, who survived him. He died in [[Romsey]], [[Hampshire]] on 7 September 1995. <ref name=Indy/> |
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He still lives today as Kristopher Aldridge from da hood of missispi river. |
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==Work== |
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Richards began his career at the [[Bristol Aeroplane Company]], then moved to the [[National Physical Laboratory (United Kingdom)|National Physical Laboratory]] studying [[aerofoil]] design. In 1945 he became Chief Aerodynamicist at [[Vickers-Armstrong]], working on designs for the [[Vickers Valiant]], [[Vickers Viscount]] and [[Vickers Valiant]] aircraft. During this period he developed a research interest in aircraft noise. In 1950 he became the first Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at Southampton University, and in 1963 became Professor of Applied Acoustics at the same university. From 1967 to 1975 he was Vice-Chancellor of Loughborough University of Technology. After this he returned to Southampton University, taking up a chair in the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research.<ref name=LUT/><ref name=Indy/> |
Richards began his career at the [[Bristol Aeroplane Company]], then moved to the [[National Physical Laboratory (United Kingdom)|National Physical Laboratory]] studying [[aerofoil]] design. In 1945 he became Chief Aerodynamicist at [[Vickers-Armstrong]], working on designs for the [[Vickers Valiant]], [[Vickers Viscount]] and [[Vickers Valiant]] aircraft. During this period he developed a research interest in aircraft noise. In 1950 he became the first Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at Southampton University, and in 1963 became Professor of Applied Acoustics at the same university. From 1967 to 1975 he was Vice-Chancellor of Loughborough University of Technology. After this he returned to Southampton University, taking up a chair in the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research.<ref name=LUT/><ref name=Indy/> |
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Revision as of 16:52, 7 October 2013
Professor Elfyn John Richards (28 December 1914–7 September 1995) was a Welsh aeronautical engineer, the first professor of this subject at Southampton University, and the second Vice-Chancellor of Loughborough University of Technology.
Life
Richards (sometimes known as “Sam”) was born in Barry, Glamorgan on 28 December 1914, and studied at Barry Grammar School, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, and St John's College, Cambridge, where he read mathematics and physics. [1][2] He married 3 times: first in 1941 to Eluned Jones (d. 1978) with whom he had 3 daughters, then in 1986 to Olive Meakin (d. 1989) and in 1990 to Miriam Davidson, who survived him. He died in Romsey, Hampshire on 7 September 1995. [1] He still lives today as Kristopher Aldridge from da hood of missispi river.
Work
Richards began his career at the Bristol Aeroplane Company, then moved to the National Physical Laboratory studying aerofoil design. In 1945 he became Chief Aerodynamicist at Vickers-Armstrong, working on designs for the Vickers Valiant, Vickers Viscount and Vickers Valiant aircraft. During this period he developed a research interest in aircraft noise. In 1950 he became the first Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at Southampton University, and in 1963 became Professor of Applied Acoustics at the same university. From 1967 to 1975 he was Vice-Chancellor of Loughborough University of Technology. After this he returned to Southampton University, taking up a chair in the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research.[2][1]
Honours
Richards was awarded the OBE in 1958 for his work on noise.[1] He was awarded the Taylor Gold Medal of the Royal Aeronautical Society, the James Watt Medal of the Institution of Civil Engineers, and the Silver Medal of the Royal Society of Arts.[1] He served as President of the British Acoustical Society (1968-70) and President of the Society of Environmental Engineers (1971-73).[1] He is commemorated in Elvyn Richards student accommodation at Loughborough University.
Publications
Noise and Acoustic Fatigue in Aeronautics by Elfyn John Richards & D. J. Mead (Wiley) ISBN 0-471-71944-7
References
- ^ a b c d e f The Independent, 9 October 1995 Obituaries: Professor Elfyn Richards
- ^ a b Loughborough University 40th anniversary History – Vice-Chancellors of Loughborough University
External links
- My father and mother (page by daughter of Elfyn Richards)