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'''Derek Abbott''' (3 May 1960, in [[South Kensington]], [[London]], [[UK]]) is a [[physicist]] and [[electronic engineer]]. He is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the [[University of Adelaide]], [[Australia]]. He has a wide range of interest for challenging scientific/technological problems and, among others, he is notable for motivating theoretical work in the development of [[Parrondo's paradox]], contributions to the field of [[stochastic resonance]], and experimental contributions to [[T-rays|T-ray imaging]]. Recently, he has became active in the field of [[renewable energy]]. |
'''Derek Abbott''' (3 May 1960, in [[South Kensington]], [[London]], [[UK]]) is a [[physicist]] and [[electronic engineer]]. He is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the [[University of Adelaide]], [[Australia]]. He has a wide range of interest for challenging scientific/technological problems and, among others, he is notable for motivating theoretical work in the development of [[Parrondo's paradox]], contributions to the field of [[stochastic resonance]], and experimental contributions to [[T-rays|T-ray imaging]]. Recently, he has became active in the field of [[renewable energy]]. |
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== Early years == |
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In the period 1963-1965 Abbott attended the [[Norland College]] pre-school, [[Chislehurst]], [[Kent]], [[UK]], as a boarder. Then during 1965-1967 he attended [[Oakfield School]], [[Dulwich]], [[UK]], at the same time as the singer [[Kim Wilde]]. In 1968, he attended the [[Collonges-sous-Salève|Ecole Seminaire de Collonges-sous-Salève (now Ecole Maurice-Tièche)]], [[France]], and then the, [[Ferney-Voltaire|Ecole de Ferney-Voltaire (now Ecole Florian)]], [[France]]. In 1969 he did a stint at [[Bassett House School]], [[London]], [[UK]].<ref name="wick">Biography in ''Wickedictionary,'' CreateSpace, 2011, ISBN 1-4636-6826-0. |
In the period 1963-1965 Abbott attended the [[Norland College]] pre-school, [[Chislehurst]], [[Kent]], [[UK]], as a boarder. Then during 1965-1967 he attended [[Oakfield School]], [[Dulwich]], [[UK]], at the same time as the singer [[Kim Wilde]]. In 1968, he attended the [[Collonges-sous-Salève|Ecole Seminaire de Collonges-sous-Salève (now Ecole Maurice-Tièche)]], [[France]], and then the, [[Ferney-Voltaire|Ecole de Ferney-Voltaire (now Ecole Florian)]], [[France]]. In 1969 he did a stint at [[Bassett House School]], [[London]], [[UK]].<ref name="wick">Biography in ''Wickedictionary,'' CreateSpace, 2011, ISBN 1-4636-6826-0. |
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During 1971-1978 he attended the infamous [[Holland Park School]], [[London]],<ref name="school"/> sometimes called "the [[socialist]] [[Eton College|Eton]]." At Holland Park the singer [[Yazz]] was one of his classmates. Here, he was taught English Literature by the comedian [[Mike Walling]] and music by [[Andy Mackay]] who later became the saxophonist of [[Roxy Music]]. In the early 1970s he lived next door to [[Cat Stevens]]'s drummer [[Gerry Conway (musician)|Gerry Conway]] in [[Holland Park]], [[London]].<ref name="wick"/> |
During 1971-1978 he attended the infamous [[Holland Park School]], [[London]],<ref name="school"/> sometimes called "the [[socialist]] [[Eton College|Eton]]." At Holland Park the singer [[Yazz]] was one of his classmates. Here, he was taught English Literature by the comedian [[Mike Walling]] and music by [[Andy Mackay]] who later became the saxophonist of [[Roxy Music]]. In the early 1970s he lived next door to [[Cat Stevens]]'s drummer [[Gerry Conway (musician)|Gerry Conway]] in [[Holland Park]], [[London]].<ref name="wick"/> |
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== Career == |
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In late 1977, he began work at [[Hirst Research Centre|GEC Hirst Research Centre]], [[Wembley]], [[UK]],<ref>IEEE Trans. Instrum. & Meas., Vol. 51, No. 2, p. 309, 2002</ref> performing research in the area of [[Charge-coupled device|CCD]] and [[integrated circuit|microchip]] design for [[imaging science|imaging]] systems. Whilst working, he graduated in 1982 with a BSc in [[Physics]] from [[Loughborough University]],<ref name=WhatsNewIEE>[http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/s_australia/newsletters/PDF/2005-3.pdf What's happening in the IEEE, March 2005] Our newest Fellow: Dr Derek Abbott FIEEE</ref> where his key intellectual influence was [[Nicholas J. Phillips]]. In 1986, at the time when the mysterious [[Marconi Scientists|GEC deaths]] started, he began work as a microchip designer at [[Austek Microsystems]] in [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]]. In 1987, he joined the [[University of Adelaide]] completing his PhD thesis in [[Electrical & Electronic Engineering]] in 1995, entitled ''[[Gallium Arsenide|GaAs]] [[MESFET]] [[Photodetector]]s for [[Image sensor|Imaging Array]]s'', under [[Kamran Eshraghian]] and [[Bruce R. Davis]].<ref name=genealogy>http://www.genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=101078</ref> |
In late 1977, he began work at [[Hirst Research Centre|GEC Hirst Research Centre]], [[Wembley]], [[UK]],<ref>IEEE Trans. Instrum. & Meas., Vol. 51, No. 2, p. 309, 2002</ref> performing research in the area of [[Charge-coupled device|CCD]] and [[integrated circuit|microchip]] design for [[imaging science|imaging]] systems. Whilst working, he graduated in 1982 with a BSc in [[Physics]] from [[Loughborough University]],<ref name=WhatsNewIEE>[http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/s_australia/newsletters/PDF/2005-3.pdf What's happening in the IEEE, March 2005] Our newest Fellow: Dr Derek Abbott FIEEE</ref> where his key intellectual influence was [[Nicholas J. Phillips]]. In 1986, at the time when the mysterious [[Marconi Scientists|GEC deaths]] started, he began work as a microchip designer at [[Austek Microsystems]] in [[Adelaide]], [[Australia]]. In 1987, he joined the [[University of Adelaide]] completing his PhD thesis in [[Electrical & Electronic Engineering]] in 1995, entitled ''[[Gallium Arsenide|GaAs]] [[MESFET]] [[Photodetector]]s for [[Image sensor|Imaging Array]]s'', under [[Kamran Eshraghian]] and [[Bruce R. Davis]].<ref name=genealogy>http://www.genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=101078</ref> |
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Derek Abbott | |
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| Born | 3 May 1960 |
| Citizenship | British Australian |
| Alma mater | Loughborough University University of Adelaide |
| Known for | Parrondo's paradox Stochastics T-rays |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physicist and Electronic Engineer |
| Institutions | University of Adelaide Austek Microsystems GEC Hirst Research Centre |
| Doctoral advisor | Kamran Eshraghian Bruce R. Davis |
| Doctoral students | Mark D. McDonnell Adrian P. Flitney |
| Other notable students | Azhar Iqbal |
Derek Abbott (3 May 1960, in South Kensington, London, UK) is a physicist and electronic engineer. He is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Adelaide, Australia. He has a wide range of interest for challenging scientific/technological problems and, among others, he is notable for motivating theoretical work in the development of Parrondo's paradox, contributions to the field of stochastic resonance, and experimental contributions to T-ray imaging. Recently, he has became active in the field of renewable energy.
In the period 1963-1965 Abbott attended the Norland College pre-school, Chislehurst, Kent, UK, as a boarder. Then during 1965-1967 he attended Oakfield School, Dulwich, UK, at the same time as the singer Kim Wilde. In 1968, he attended the Ecole Seminaire de Collonges-sous-Salève (now Ecole Maurice-Tièche), France, and then the, Ecole de Ferney-Voltaire (now Ecole Florian), France. In 1969 he did a stint at Bassett House School, London, UK.[1]
In the 1969-1971 period, he was a boarder at Copthorne Preparatory School, Sussex, UK.[2] He attended Copthorne at the same time as the deputy editor of Private Eye, Francis Wheen.[1]
During 1971-1978 he attended the infamous Holland Park School, London,[2] sometimes called "the socialist Eton." At Holland Park the singer Yazz was one of his classmates. Here, he was taught English Literature by the comedian Mike Walling and music by Andy Mackay who later became the saxophonist of Roxy Music. In the early 1970s he lived next door to Cat Stevens's drummer Gerry Conway in Holland Park, London.[1]
In late 1977, he began work at GEC Hirst Research Centre, Wembley, UK,[3] performing research in the area of CCD and microchip design for imaging systems. Whilst working, he graduated in 1982 with a BSc in Physics from Loughborough University,[4] where his key intellectual influence was Nicholas J. Phillips. In 1986, at the time when the mysterious GEC deaths started, he began work as a microchip designer at Austek Microsystems in Adelaide, Australia. In 1987, he joined the University of Adelaide completing his PhD thesis in Electrical & Electronic Engineering in 1995, entitled GaAs MESFET Photodetectors for Imaging Arrays, under Kamran Eshraghian and Bruce R. Davis.[5]
Further reading
- Who's Who in South Australia, Ed. Suzannah Pearce, Publ: Crown Content Pty Ltd., Melbourne, Australia, 2007, p. 1, ISBN 978-1-74095-142-5
References
- ^ a b c Biography in Wickedictionary, CreateSpace, 2011, ISBN 1-4636-6826-0.
- ^ a b http://www.eleceng.adelaide.edu.au/people/profiles/academic.html#abbott
- ^ IEEE Trans. Instrum. & Meas., Vol. 51, No. 2, p. 309, 2002
- ^ What's happening in the IEEE, March 2005 Our newest Fellow: Dr Derek Abbott FIEEE
- ^ http://www.genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=101078
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