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News Release from: IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 17 December 2007
Professor John Archer passes away
Professor John Archer, Principal and Vice Chancellor at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland and Past-President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has died, aged 64
John was a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh Prior to taking over the Principal role at Heriot-Watt in 1997, he was the Deputy Rector at Imperial College, London where he had been Professor of Petroleum Engineering
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 2 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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IChemE Director of Policy, Andy Furlong, worked closely with John during his presidential year, which included the hugely successful 7th World Congress of Chemical Engineering that took place in Scotland during July 2005: "John was a committed supporter of both the profession and the Institution.
His boundless energy and enthusiasm was a key factor in the success of the World Congress.
He continued to play an active role in IChemE activities even after his cancer was diagnosed and he will be sadly missed".
IChemE Chief Executive, Dr David Brown described John as a pillar of the chemical engineering community: "He was a trusted friend and colleague, widely respected throughout chemical engineering.
John was also a distinguished academic".
Professor Raffaella Ocone, a colleague of John's at Heriot-Watt said he had been an inspiration and great support; "I like to remember John walking along the corridors, stopping to talk to colleagues and students.
Speaking to him never felt like "reporting to the boss", but rather talking to a colleague and friend who could mesmerise with his contagious enthusiasm.
John knew that diversity generates progress and he strongly believed in internationalism.
My first feeling upon meeting him was how good and simple it was to talk to an engineer about engineering; but I soon discovered that it was very good to talk with him about classical music and art too.
I will miss him greatly".
John's funeral takes place on Wednesday 19 December at Basingstoke Crematorium, at 1400.
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