IMBUSCH, George Francis ('Frank')
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IMBUSCH, George Francis ('Frank')
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VHP0002
birth name
George Francis Imbusch
Known as
Frank Imbusch
Biography
George Francis Imbusch, BSc (NUI), MSc (NUI), PhD (Stanford), DSc (NUI), Emeritus Professor of Experimental Physics, University of Galway,
In the course of a distinguished career, Frank Imbusch combined his role as a Physics educator and researcher with that of senior college official.
He was born in Limerick, the son of George Patrick and Alice (Neville) Imbusch. His academic career included appointments as: researcher, Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 1964-1967; lecturer, University College, Galway, 1967-1971; associate professor experimental physics, University College, Galway, 1971-1974; professor, University College, Galway, 1974-2002; vice president, University College, Galway, 1992-1998.
His distinctions and professional memberships include: Fellow Institute Physics (United Kingdom), Institution Elec. Engineers (United Kingdom); member American Institute Physics, Royal Irish Academy, elected in 1977, Science Secretary 1989-1991.
In the course of a distinguished career, Frank Imbusch combined his role as a Physics educator and researcher with that of senior college official.
He was born in Limerick, the son of George Patrick and Alice (Neville) Imbusch. His academic career included appointments as: researcher, Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey, 1964-1967; lecturer, University College, Galway, 1967-1971; associate professor experimental physics, University College, Galway, 1971-1974; professor, University College, Galway, 1974-2002; vice president, University College, Galway, 1992-1998.
His distinctions and professional memberships include: Fellow Institute Physics (United Kingdom), Institution Elec. Engineers (United Kingdom); member American Institute Physics, Royal Irish Academy, elected in 1977, Science Secretary 1989-1991.
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Key Words
Experimental Physics; Spectroscopy; Astronomy; University Vice-President
Language
English
Publisher
University of Galway Library
Date Modified
3 July 2023
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