cover_cover2013 19/04/2016 16:52 Page 1 The Royal Society of Edinburgh T h e R o Directory 2016/17 y a l S o c i e t y o f E d i n b u r g h D i r e c t o r y 2 0 1 6 / 1 7 Printed in Great Britain by Henry Ling Limited, Dorchester, DT1 1HD ISSN 1476-4334 THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH DIRECTORY 2016/2017 PUBLISHED BY THE RSE SCOTLAND FOUNDATION ISSN 1476-4334 The Royal Society of Edinburgh 22-26 George Street Edinburgh EH2 2PQ Telephone : 0131 240 5000 Fax : 0131 240 5024 email: [email protected] web: www.royalsoced.org.uk Scottish Charity No. SC 000470 Printed in Great Britain by Henry Ling Limited CONTENTS THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH .....................................................3 COUNCIL OF THE SOCIETY ..............................................................5 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ..................................................................6 THE RSE SCOTLAND FOUNDATION ..................................................7 THE RSE SCOTLAND SCIO ................................................................8 RSE STAFF ........................................................................................9 LAWS OF THE SOCIETY (revised October 2014) ..............................13 STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL ..........................................27 SECTIONAL COMMITTEES AND THE ELECTORAL PROCESS ............37 DEATHS REPORTED 26 March 2014 - 06 April 2016 .....................................................43 FELLOWS ELECTED March 2015 ...................................................................................45 March 2016 ...................................................................................46 HONORARY FELLOWS OF THE SOCIETY .........................................47 CORRESPONDING FELLOWS OF THE SOCIETY ................................57 FELLOWS OF THE SOCIETY .............................................................69 THE ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) is an educational charity, registered in Scotland. Independent and non-party-political, we are working to provide public benefi t throughout Scotland and by means of a growing international programme. The RSE has a peer-elected, multidisciplinary Fellowship of more than 1500 men and women who are experts within their fi elds. The RSE was created in 1783 by Royal Charter for “the advancement of learning and useful knowledge”. We seek to provide public benefi t in today’s Scotland by: - Organising lectures, debates and conferences on topical issues of lasting importance, many of which are free and open to all. - Conducting independent inquiries on matters of national and international importance. - Providing educational activities for primary and secondary school students throughout Scotland. - Distributing over £2 million to top researchers and entrepreneurs working in Scotland. - Showcasing the best of Scotland’s research and development capabilities to the rest of the World. - Facilitating two-way international exchange to enhance Scotland’s interna- tional collaboration in research and enterprise. - Recognising educational effort and achievement by encouraging and re- warding it through the award of scholarships, prizes and medals - Providing both reactive and proactive submissions of expert advice on a range of topical issues to the Scottish Government (including its Agencies), Scottish Parliamentary Bodies/Committees; the UK Government (including its Agencies) and UK Parliamentary Bodies/Committees. The RSE’s premises are in the centre of Edinburgh and were extensively refur- bished in 1983 to provide suitable accommodation in which to hold lectures, conferences and other meetings. In 1994 the RSE purchased the adjacent 3 Directory 2016/17 building at 26 George Street which was refurbished during 1998 by the RSE Scotland Foundation and linked to the RSE’s premises to enable further expansion of our activities. A detailed account of the History of the Royal Society of Edinburgh was written by Professor Neil Campbell and Professor R M S Smellie (former General Secre- tary) for the Bicentenary Celebrations in 1983. This describes in detail its origins and background. Copies of this volume are available from the Journals Offi cer. In 2006, after almost six years of research by Dr Charles Waterston, General Secretary, 1986-91, aided by Mr Angus Shearer, the Society published a bi- ographical list of all former RSE Fellows from 1783 - 2002 (ISBN 0 902 198 84 X). This is available on the RSE website and copies have been sent to the main deposit libraries, as well as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and St Andrews University Libraries. 4 COUNCIL OF THE SOCIETY April 2016 - March 2017 President Professor Jocelyn BELL BURNELL Vice-Presidents Professor Iain GRAY Professor Neva HAITES Professor Marian SCOTT Professor Sir David WALLACE Professor John WALLACE General Secretary Professor Alan ALEXANDER Treasurer Mr Gerald WILSON Fellowship Secretary Professor John CONNELL Ordinary Members Mr John BAXTER Dr John BROWN Dr Barbara CRAWFORD Professor Margaret MACLEAN Dame Joan STRINGER Observer Dr Robert BLACK 5 Directory 2016/17 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE April 2016 - March 2017 General Secretary Professor Alan ALEXANDER Treasurer Mr Gerald WILSON Chairman, The RSE Scotland Foundation Professor Donald RITCHIE Trustee Dame Joan STRINGER Chief Executive Dr William DUNCAN Director of Business Development Mr Gordon ADAM Director of Finance Miss Kate ELLIS Director of Corporate Services Mr Graeme HERBERT 6 THE RSE SCOTLAND FO UNDATION In March 1996 the Society established a connected charitable trust, the RSE Scotland Foundation. The Foundation is recognised in Scotland as Scottish charity number SC 024636 and is registered for VAT. The Foundation plays a leading role in the continued development of the Society’s public outreach activities and manages the premises at 26 George Street, Edinburgh. The Pres- ident, General Secretary, Treasurer, Curator and a Vice-President of the Society are ex offi ciis Trustees of the Foundation. The Foundation also has a minimum of four nominated Trustees who are appointed by the Council of the Society. The Caledonian Research Foundation joined with the RSE Scotland Foundation in March 2009. To ensure a smooth transition, three CRF Governors served as nominated Trustees until October 2012. Through its activities in 26 George Street, the Foundation meets its objective of preserving and conserving the architectural, scientifi c and cultural heritage of Scotland. In parallel, the Foundation aims to develop the Scottish public’s understanding of science, engineering and technology and the part they play in increasing wealth and quality of life, and to foster greater collaboration between the academic and business communities in Scotland. The Foundation calls upon the broad intellectual resources of the Fellowship of the Society in the promotion of these objectives. RSE SCOTLAND FOUNDATION TR USTEES Chairman Professor Donald Andrew RITCHIE Hon Secretary * Professor Alan ALEXANDER Hon Treasurer * Mr Gerald WILSON Trustees * Professor Jocelyn BELL BURNELL * Dr Iain Gordon BROWN * Professor Iain GRAY Professor Sue BLACK Professor Victoria BRUCE Sir Andrew CUBIE Professor John WYKE 7 Directory 2016/17 THE RSE SCOTLAND SCIO The RSE Scotland SCIO is also a charity connected to the Society. Estab- lished by the Society on 7 June 2012, the SCIO’s charitable purpose is the advancement of education, the arts, heritage, culture or science, and citizenship or community development. It currently oversees the governance of the RSE Young Academy of Scotland, which is an activity operating within the SCIO’s auspices. It is responsible for the appointment of Academy members and for monitoring its activities, but does not seek to direct the Academy in relation to its day to day operations. The SCIO’s Trustees are appointed by the Society’s Council. Each Trustee is permitted to hold offi ce for a period of up to three years, and may thereafter hold offi ce for a further period of up to three years, but after that period may not again be appointed as Trustee until a period of one year has elapsed. RSE SCOTLAND SC IO BOARD MEMBERS AND TRUSTEES Chairman Professor Peter Henry HOLMES Secretary (elected) Mr Graeme HERBERT Trustees Professor Alan ALEXANDER Mr Niall CAMPBELL Professor John COGGINS Dr Lisa DEBRUINE Professor Neva HAITES Dr Giles HAMMOND Dr Karly KEHOE Dr Victoria MARTIN Mr Neil MCLENNAN 8 RSE STAFF (at 4 April 2016) Chief Executive Dr William DUNCAN Executive Offi cer Mrs Julie STEELE Business Development and Communications Director of Business Development Mr Gordon ADAM and Communications Journals and Archive Offi cer Mrs Vicki HAMMOND Senior Communications Offi cer Mrs Jenny LIDDELL International Relations Manager Mr Alan SALONIKA PR and Marketing Offi cer Ms Hannah SMITH Corporate Services Director of Corporate Services Mr Graeme HERBERT Senior HR Advisor Ms Christel BAUDERE Information Services Manager Ms Jennifer CAMERON Property Services Offi cer Mr Andy CURRAN Records Management Offi cer Ms Laura EARLEY Corporate Services Assistant Mrs Karen O’NEILL Events Head of Events and International Relations Mrs Roisin CALVERT-ELLIOT * Senior Events Offi cer Mrs Catriona BLAIR * Senior Events Offi cer Ms Oonagh CARROLL Events Project Offi cer Mrs Kate KENNEDY Events Offi cer (Schools) Ms Patrycja KUPIEC Events Offi cer (International) Mrs Karen SIM * Events Offi cer Miss Rita VELAVICIUTE ** Events Offi cer Miss Erin WHYTE ** Fellowship Fellowship Services