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Professor Hepworth still remembers his first chemistry lesson aged 10 at Huddersfield College given by Noel Hurst. He was hooked, and two excellent chemistry teachers, John Hadwin and Jos Browning ensured that his fascination and enthusiasm were maintained. Following a PhD (London) in heterocyclic chemistry, Professor Hepworth moved into tertiary education with posts at Huddersfield, North Lindsey and Derby Colleges of Technology, culminating at 乐天堂app下载 University of Central Lancashire as Professor of Organic Chemistry and where he is now an Emeritus Professor.

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