The British Association for Crystal Growth

Professor John Sherwood (1933 - 2020)

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Professor John Sherwood, Chair of BACG 1994-97 & President 2000-03, who passed away on 4th December 2020. John had recently celebrated his 87th birthday with his daughters Rosemary and Jennifer, having lost his beloved wife, Margaret, early this year. During his career, John made a huge contribution to the field of crystal growth. He was a founder member of the BACG, and held the offices of both Chair and President.

The funeral will be held in Hampshire, on the 22nd December, attended by a small number of close family, due to current restrictions. Webcast funeral details are available.

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Since 1969, the BACG has encouraged scientific and technological communications across national and international platforms, spanning theory and practice of crystal growth, crystallisation and, appraisal of crystals.

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Applications of crystal growth have aided the advancement of electronic and optical materials, the food and polymers industry, and pharmaceutics amongst others. We continue to play our role in supporting and bringing together scientists involved in the field, whether emerging or established, working on small or large molecules, inorganic or organic material.

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