| Andrew Harrison | |
| Nationality: | British |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Alma Mater: | Oxford University |
| Occupation: | CEO |
| Years Active: | 1985 - present |
| Employer: | Diamond Light Source |
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| Spouse: | wife Alison |
| Children: | 3 daughters |
| Awards: | OBE |
Andrew Harrison OBE is a British chemist and a research manager. From 1978 he studied chemistry at Oxford University, where he graduated as PhD in 1985. Then he worked as a researcher in Britain, Canada and France. In October 2020 he became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.[1] [2]
Harrison's work is focused on chemistry.[3] [4]
According to St. John's College, Harrison is one of the most successful British research managers.[6] Besides the COVID-19 related research, his focus is to design new batteries and to improve the plastic recycling with an efficient plastic degrading enzyme.[7]