Robert Uffen
Canadian geophysicist (1923–2009)
Robert James Uffen, (September 21, 1923 – July 18, 2009) was a Canadian research geophysicist, professor, and university administrator. He was the first dean of The University of Western Ontario Faculty of Science.
Early life
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Uffen served with the Royal Canadian Artillery during World War II. He received a B.A.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics in 1949 and a Master of Arts degree in Geophysics in 1950 from the University of Toronto. He received a Ph.D. in Physics in 1952 from the University of Western Ontario.
Career
From 1961 to 1965, he was the Principal of the University College of Arts and Science, University of Western Ontario. From 1965 to 1966, he was the Dean, College of Science. From 1963 to 1966, he was a member of the National Research Council. From 1967 to 1969, he was Chairman of the Defence Research Board of Canada. From 1969 to 1971, he was the Chief Science Advisor to the Cabinet, Privy Council of Canada Office in Ottawa.
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