Professor Sir Colin Humphreys: a report on the diverse work of a leading scientist, crossing boundaries into engineering and theology

By Stephen Thompson

Issue 378 | Page 46 | Published Sep 2020

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A brief biography showing how one established, career scientist has progressed his enthusiasm for enquiry into very different fields.

Engineering
Theology

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