Queen recognises UCL staff and alumni in birthday honours

Congratulations to members of UCL's community who have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2020. Seven current UCL staff and a host of UCL alumni were commended for their services to academia, higher education. the economy and creative industries. In the annual awards lists, delayed this year due to the pandemic, two UCL scientists were honoured for their work in relation to Covid-19. Professor Richard Catlow (UCL Chemistry), was appointed Knight Bachelor for services to Leadership in Science and Research. Sir Richard, a Professor of Material Catalytic and Computational Chemistry, has worked in the field of computational and experimental studies of complex inorganic materials for more than 40 years. He has been associated with UCL since 1976, was Head of UCL Chemistry from 2002 - 2007, UCL Dean of Mathematical & Physical Sciences from 2007-14 and is currently a Research Professor in UCL Chemistry.