When was James Lighthill born?

James Lighthill was born on 23 January 1924 in Paris.

What positions has James Lighthill held?

Positions held by James Lighthill include: provost (1979–1989); president (1971–1974); chairperson (1970–1970); Lucasian Professor of Mathematics (1969–1979).

Where did James Lighthill study?

James Lighthill was educated at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Byron House School, Winchester College.

James Lighthill

British applied mathematician (1924–1998)

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Sir Michael James Lighthill was a British applied mathematician, known for his pioneering work in the field of aeroacoustics and for writing the Lighthill report in 1973, which pessimistically stated that "In no part of the field have the discoveries made so far produced the major impact that was then promised", contributing to the gloomy climate of AI winter.

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Born: 23 January 1924 wd
Place of birth: Paris wd
Died: 17 July 1998 wd
Place of death: Sark wd
Citizenship: United Kingdom wd
Occupation: mathematician, university teacher wd
Education: Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Byron House School, Winchester College wd

Positions held wd

provost (1979–1989)
president (1971–1974)
chairperson (1970–1970)
Lucasian Professor of Mathematics (1969–1979)

Awards wd

Fellow of the Royal Society (1953)
Royal Society Bakerian Medal (1961)
Royal Society Bakerian Medal (1961)
Timoshenko Medal (1963)
Royal Medal (1964)
Panetti Ferrari Award (1965)
Knight Bachelor (1971)
Elliott Cresson Medal (1975)
Carl Friedrich Gauss Medal (1975)
doctor honoris causa from the Pierre and Marie Curie University (1975)
Naylor Prize and Lectureship (1977)
Harvey Prize (1981)
IMA Gold Medal (1982)
Ludwig-Prandtl-Ring (1983)
Otto Laporte Award (1984)

Questions

When was James Lighthill born?: James Lighthill was born on 23 January 1924 in Paris.
What positions has James Lighthill held?: Positions held by James Lighthill include: provost (1979–1989); president (1971–1974); chairperson (1970–1970); Lucasian Professor of Mathematics (1969–1979).
Where did James Lighthill study?: James Lighthill was educated at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Byron House School, Winchester College.

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