Biographical notes

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

University Lecturer in Metallurgy and Science of Materials (1977-92)

George Kelley Reader in Metallurgy (1992-)

Professor of Materials Science (1996-)

Head of Department of Materials (2000-5)

2. College fellowships, with dates

Junior Research Fellow, Wolfson College (1968-72)

Research Fellow, Wolfson College (1972-77)

Official Fellow, St Cross College (1977-91)

Emeritus Fellow, St Cross College (1992-)

Tutorial Fellow, Trinity College (1991-2)

Professorial Fellow, Trinity College (1992-)

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Secretary, University Committee of Tutors for Graduates (1985-7)

Member of Physical Sciences Board, (1986-90, 1994-8)

Chairman, Sub-faculty of Metallurgy and Materials (1988-9)

Chairman, Graduate Studies Committee Physical Sciences Board (1988-99)

Member, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Divisional Board (2000-5)

Curator of the University Libraries (2001-5)

Member, Advisory Committee on Honorary Degrees (2004-6)

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Tutor for Admissions, St Cross College (1983-6)

Dean of Degrees, St Cross College (1984-7)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Member of the Executive Council of the royal Society (2002-4)

Member of the Advisory Council of the British Library (2004-)

Member of Council of the Institute of Materials (1997-2004), Vice-President (2002)

Chair, Institute of Materials Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology Committee (2001-5)

Elected to the European Academy of Arts and Sciences (2006)

Managing Director of Oxford nano Science (formerly Kindbrisk Ltd) (1987-2002); Non-executive Chairman (2002-4)

Non-Executive Chairman of Polaron plc (2004-6)

Honorary Professor, University of Science and Technology Beijing (2005)

Advisory Congqing University (2005)

Beilby Medal and Prize (1985); Rosenhain Medal and Prize (1991); Acta Materialia Gold Medal (2005), Institute of Materials Platinum Medal (2006)

FRS (1996); FInstP. (1996); FIMMM (1996); FRSA (1998); FRSC (2003)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

2. College fellowships, with dates

Principal, Harris Manchester College (1988-)

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Member of Faculty of Theology (Chairman, 1995-7) (1988-)

Treasurer of the Oxford Society for Historical Theology (1992-)

Member of the Hebdomadal Council (1997-2000)

Chairman of the Environmental Committee (1997-2000)

Member of the Applications Committee (1997-2000)

University representative, Oxford Preservation Trust (1997-2001)

Chairman of the Fees Remission Committee (1998-2001)

Member of the Committee on Continuing Education (1998-2000)

Member of the University Fees Committee (2001-)

Member of the University Select Preachers Committee (2004-)

University representative, Thomas Wall Trust (2004-)

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Tutor in Theology (1988-2000)

Interim Tutor for Admissions and Interim Tutor for Graduates

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Member of the Governing Body of St Mary's College, University of Durham (1979-81)

UK Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion (1993)

Director of the Farmington Institute (2001-)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

CUF Lecturer in History (1980- )

2. College fellowships, with dates

Tutorial Fellow, Jesus College (1980- )

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Member of Modern History Faculty Board (1984-90, 1999-2002, 2006-)

Chair of Modern History Faculty (1989-90)

Chair of Modern History Faculty Board (2000-2002)

member of Humanities Divisional Board (2000-2002; 2005- )

Chair of Educational Studies Committee (1988-90)

member of Continuing Education Board (2000-2005)

member Undergraduate Studies Committee of General Board (1997-8)

member of Task Force on Academic Employment (2005- )

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Tutor for Graduates, Jesus (1987-9)

Senior Tutor, Jesus (1994-8)

Chair of Senior Tutors' Committee (1997-8)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

JRF, Newnham College, Cambridge (1970-73)

Visiting Fellow, Stanford University (1975-6)

Lecturer In History, University of Sussex (1976-8)

Staff Tutor, Open University (1978-9)

Fellow of Royal Historical Society

Council member RHS (1995-9)

Consultant editor, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (1995--

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

Faculty Lecturer in Spanish (1989 - )

2. College fellowships, with dates

Tutorial Fellow, St Catherine's College (1989 - )

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Member of Modern Languages Faculty Board (1995-9, 2000-2)

Chairman of Sub-Faculty of Spanish (2000-2)

pro-Proctor (1998-9)

member of Visitatorial Board (2006 - )

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Dean, St Catherine's College (1991-3, 1995-6)

Senior Tutor, St Catherine's College (2003 - )

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Junior Research Fellow, Christ Church (1974-8)

University Chaplain and Lecturer in European Studies, University of Sussex (1978-89)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

J.R.R. Tolkien Professor of English Literature and Language (2004-)

Reader in English (1998-2004)

CUF Lecturer in English (1980-1998)

2. College fellowships, with dates

Tutorial Fellow, St Anne's College (1980-2004)

Professorial Fellow, Lady Margaret Hall (2004- )

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Member of English Faculty Board regularly since 1990.

Deputy Chair and Co-ordinator of Research (1993-5)

Chair and Co-ordinator of Research (1995-7)

Curator of University Libraries (2005-)

Chair of Committee on Library Provision in English (2006-)

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Fellow Librarian, St Anne's College (mid-eighties)

Dean, St Anne's College (mid-eighties)

Acting Vice-principal, St Anne's College (2001)

Deputy Chair, Building Committee, St Anne's College (2000-2004)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Lecturer in English, University of Reading (1977-80)

Board member, Oxford Playhouse (1994-9)

UK board member of the European Society for the Study of English (1999-2004)

Executive member of Council for College and University English (1994-2007) and Vice-Chair (1998-2004)

Executive Secretary, Early English Text Society (2004-)

Council Member, Oxford Bibliographical Society (2006-)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

University Lecturer in Physics (1998-)

Reader in Physics (2000)

Professor of Physics (2006)

2. College fellowships, with dates

Fellow, Linacre (1998-)

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Joint Committee on Physics & Philosophy (Chair 2001-02, Member 2001-04)

India Strategy Working Group (Member 2005-)

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Academic Committee (1998-2004)

Library & Computing Committee (1999-2003)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Coordinator, EU Research & Training Networks (2000-04, 2006-10)

Programme Committee, Astroparticle Physics European Coordination (2006-)

Steering Committee, UK Institute of Physics Astroparticle Group(2006-)

Adjunct Faculty, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai (2006-)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

University Lecturer in Physical Chemistry (1990-7);

Reader in Physical Chemistry (1997-2002);

Professor of Chemical Physics (2002-)

2. College fellowships, with dates

Tutorial Fellow, Merton College (1990-)

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Senior Proctor (2002-3)

Member of Council (2002-3, 2004-)

Member Education policy and Standards Committee (2004-)

Member Planning and Resources Allocation Committee (2006-)

Nominating Committee for the Vice-Chancellorship (1998-2000)

Member Buildings and Estates Committee (2003-6)

Curator of the University Libraries (2003-7)

Member Joint Committee with Student Members (2004-)

Member Visitatorial Board Panel (2004-)

Member Honorary Degrees Committee (2004-)

Vice-Chairman (academic) Maths Physical and Life Sciences Board (2006-)

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Tutor for Undergraduate Admissions, Merton College (1993-2001)

Principal of Postmasters, Merton College (2004)

Sub-Warden, Merton College (2006-)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Royal Society University Fellow, Cambridge University (1987-1990)

Editor Molecular Physics (2004-),

Editorial Board, Journal of Physics B (1999-),

Member EPSRC Chemistry College (1997-)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

University Lecturer in the Political Economy of the USSR and Eastern Europe (1991-2001)

Reader in Command and Transition Economies (2001-)

2. College fellowships, with dates

Governing Body Fellow, Wolfson College (1991-)

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Co-Director (Oxford) of the national Centre for East European Language-Based Area Studies (2006-)

Chair, Management Committee for Russian nd East European Studies, SIAS (2003-)

Chairman, Hudson Trust Committee (2001-)

Chairman, Delegacy for Military Instruction(2000-03)

Chairman, P.P.E. Examining Member (1998/99)

Member, Delegacy for Military Instruction (1995-)

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Secretary to the Governing Body, Wolfson College 1994 - 1998, 2006-07)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

NA

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

University Lecturer in History, 1992 - present

2. College fellowships, with dates

Tutorial Fellow, New College, 1992 - present

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Member of Military Delegacy, 1996-2001

Member of History Faculty Board, 1999-2003

Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies, History, 2001-2003

Chairman of FHS, History, 2005-6

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Precentor, New College, 1997 - present

Steward of Common Room, 1998 - present

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Lecturer in History, University of York, 1985-1993

Directeur d'études, École pratique des hautes études, Paris, 1998.

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

CUF Lecturer in Classical Languages and Literature 1981-

2. College fellowships, with dates

Tutorial Fellow, Queen's, 1981-

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Assessor 1998-9

Member of General Board
Chairman of Museums and Scientific Collection Committee 1999-2000

Chairman of Languages and Literature Sub-Faculty 2004-7

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Senior Tutor, Queen's 1996-8, 1999-2001, 2002-4

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Lecturer in Greek, University of Liverpool 1977-81

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

Senior Electronics Designer(1997-2003)

Head of Central Electronics(2003-)

2. College fellowships, with dates

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Lecturer in Electrical Engineering,

Hogeschool van Amsterdam (1991-97)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

University Lecturer in Pathology (1978-present)

2. College fellowships, with dates

Junior Research Fellow: Lincoln College 1975-8

Tutorial Fellow in Medicine: Wadham College 1978-present

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Three terms of office on the Board of the Faculty of Physiological Sciences: as an ordinary member; then as vice-chairman (1990-2), and as Chairman (1992-4), then ex officio as Director of Pre-Clinical Studies

Member of Bioscience Research Board (1991-4)

Chairman of the Bioscience Research Board Working Party on Genetics (1992)

Chairman of the General Board Review of the Department of Human Anatomy (1993)

Director of Pre-clinical Studies: Oxford University Medical School 1997-2005

Senior Proctor 2006-7

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

Junior Dean, Lincoln College (1997-8)

Dean of Degrees, Wadham College (1982-3)

Tutor for Graduates, Wadham College (TT 1985)

Dean, Wadham College (1985-7)

Senior Tutor, Wadham College (1996-7)

Sub-Warden, Wadham College (2003-4)

Keeper of Pictures, Wadham College (1984-present)

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

Project Sponsor for the building of the Medical Sciences Teaching Centre (opened in 2002)

1. Current and previous posts at University, with dates

NDM Administrator - RI/Churchill (1999-2003)

NDM Administrator - JRH (2003-4)

Administrator, Pharmacology (2006- )

2. College fellowships, with dates

N/A

3. Main University offices held so far, with dates

Member of Pharmacology Management Committee (2006- )

Member of MSTC Management Committee (2006- )

Member of Pay and Harmonisation Steering Group (2006- )

4. Main College offices held so far, with dates

N/A

5. Other relevant posts and activities, with dates

RCUK Research Councils Organisation Group (RCOG) (2005-7)

ARMA Training Committee (2006- )

AUA Working Party on Equality and Diversity (2006- )

member of CIMA (1998- )

Head of Research Administration, Reading (2004-2006)

AUA Student Mentor for Postgrad Certificate in HE Administration and Management (2004- )