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Russell Morris
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Morris in 2016
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| Born | 8 June 1967 St Asaph, Wales
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| Education | Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Children | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Awards | Frank Brian Mercer award | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Institutions | University of St Andrews | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thesis | Synthesis and characterization of metal phosphites and selenites (1992) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Doctoral advisor | Anthony Cheetham | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Russell Edward Morris is a British chemist and a professor at the University of St Andrews. He was born on June 8, 1967. Besides his science career, he was also a talented athlete. He played first-class cricket and association football while studying at the University of Oxford. He even played football in big stadiums like Wembley!
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Becoming a Scientist: Russell Morris's Early Life and Education
Russell Edward Morris was born in St Asaph, Wales. His father worked as a plumber. Russell went to school at Ysgol Dyffryn Conwy. Later, he studied chemistry at Oriel College, Oxford. He earned his first degree in 1989. In 1992, he completed his PhD. His research was about making and studying special metal compounds.
Exploring New Materials: Russell Morris's Science Work
Professor Morris is very interested in creating and understanding porous and layered materials. Think of these like tiny sponges or stacks of thin sheets. These materials include zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
How He Makes New Materials
He helped create a method called ionothermal synthesis. This uses special liquids to make new solid materials. This method has been very important in chemistry. He also works on a method called ADOR. This helps create new types of zeolites that were not possible before.
Using Porous Materials for Medicine
Professor Morris is a leader in using porous materials for health. He explores how these materials can store and deliver special gases. These gases can be used in medical treatments.
Awards and Special Recognitions
Professor Morris has received many important awards for his work.
- In 2016, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This is a very high honor for scientists.
- He also won the Brian Mercer Award for Innovation. This award recognized his work with companies like MOFgen Ltd. and Sasol Technology UK.
- He was also made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE) in 2008.
- In 2012, he became a Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (FLSW).
- He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- In 2019, he received the Tilden Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Russell Morris: A Cricket Star Too!
Russell Morris was a talented cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and bowled medium-fast.
Playing for Oxford University
While at the University of Oxford, he played first-class cricket for Oxford University Cricket Club. His first game was in 1987. He played 33 more first-class matches for the university. His last game was in 1991 against Cambridge University at Lord's. In these games, he scored 981 runs. His highest score was 96 runs. He also scored eight half-centuries (50 runs or more).
Other Cricket Teams
In 1990, he played for a combined Oxford and Cambridge Universities cricket team. He even captained the team! He scored 75 runs in the first innings and 53 runs in the second. He also played in four List A matches in 1991. He scored 44 runs in these games. Russell also played for Wales Minor Counties in 1990 and 1991.
Russell Morris's Family Life
Russell Morris married Silke Frauke Karen Wewetzer in 2002. They have two children, a son and a daughter.
