Douglas Samuel Jones

Professor Douglas Jones MBE, FRS, FRSE (10 January 1922 - 29 November 2013) was a mathematician described by The Scotsman as "one of the most outstanding British mathematicians of his generation".[1] He was known for his work in the field of electromagnetism.[1]

Life

Jones was born 10 January 1922 in Corby Northamptonshire, and was educated at Wolverhampton Grammar School.[1]

In 1940, Jones began studying at Corpus Christi College, Oxford University.[1]

In his spare time, Jones was known to enjoy golf, walking and photography.[2]

Career

After joining the RAF in 1942, he led a research team looking at equipment for night fighter operations. Awarded MBE in 1945 for his work with the RAF.[1]

Jones graduated MA from Oxford in 1947, and then worked as a lecturer at Manchester University. In 1957 he was appointed chair of Mathematics at the University of Keele.[1]

During his time at Keele, Jones wrote the book The Theory of Electromagnetism which established him as a leader in this field.[1]

In 1965, Jones was appointed the Ivory Chair of Applied Mathematics at Queen's College in the University of St Andrews.[1]

Jones retired in 1992, gaining the title Emeritus Professor.[1]

Publications

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Sleeman, Brian (17 January 2014). "Obituary: Professor Douglas Jones FRS, FRSE, mathematician". The Scotsman. Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  2. ↑ JONES, Prof. Douglas Samuel in Who's Who 2014. A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. 2014.

See also

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