Author Biography
David Briggs BSc (Chem.).PhD. Dsc received his degrees from the University of Durham. His career as a research scientist included 27 years with ICI plc, when he also held a number of visiting professorhips and 6 years as Professor of Surface Chemical Analysis at the University of Nottingham, During this time he published over 200 papers/articles and 10 books in his specialised field. In addition he was deitor-in-chief of an international journal, a consultant and co-founer of a niche publishing company. Since retiring, family history has become the focus of his reaearch. He is married, with one daughter, and lives in Worcestershire. David Briggs' grandfather was Gilbert Briggs' first cousin.
