Hugh Ford (engineer) facts for kids
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Hugh Ford
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| Born | 16 July 1913 |
| Died | 28 May 2010 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Imperial College London |
| Spouse(s) | Wynyard Scholfield (1942–1991) Thelma Jensen (since 1993) |
| Awards | Fellow of the Royal Society James Watt International Medal FREng |
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| Institutions | Imperial Chemical Industries Imperial College London Great Western Railway |
Sir Hugh Ford (born July 16, 1913, died May 28, 2010) was a very important British engineer. He was a professor at Imperial College London for many years. He taught about Applied Mechanics, which is how things move and work.
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Early Life and Learning
Hugh Ford went to Northampton Grammar School when he was younger. After school, he learned a trade at the Great Western Railway. This was like an early job where he learned practical skills.
He later studied at City & Guilds College, which is part of Imperial College London. He earned a special scholarship called a Whitworth scholarship. He did very well in his studies, getting a top degree. He also won the Bramwell Medal for his excellent work.
Hugh Ford continued his studies and earned a PhD. His research was about how heat moves and how liquids and gases flow.
Working During World War II
During World War II, Hugh Ford used his engineering skills to help. He worked at Imperial Chemical Industries in Cheshire, England. He studied how factories worked, especially places that made metal strips. His work helped improve these processes. For this, he received the Thomas Hawksley Gold Medal in 1948.
A Career in Engineering
In 1948, Hugh Ford started working as a Reader in Applied Mechanics at Imperial College London. A "Reader" is a senior academic position, like a professor. He became a full professor there in 1951. He taught and researched at the college until 1978.
He was also the president of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers from 1977 to 1978. This is a very important group for engineers in the UK.
Awards and Recognition
Hugh Ford received many honors for his important work.
- In 1967, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a huge honor for scientists and engineers in the UK.
- In 1975, he was knighted, which means he was given the title "Sir."
- In 1970, he received the A. A. Griffith Medal and Prize.
- The University of Bath gave him an honorary degree in 1978. This means they recognized his achievements even though he didn't study there.
- In 1985, he was awarded the James Watt International Medal. This medal is given to engineers who have made outstanding contributions.
After he passed away, Hugh Ford was remembered on a BBC Radio 4 program called Last Word. This show talks about the lives of famous people who have recently died.
