Honorary members

Professor James Pomfret Willis was afforded Honorary Membership of the South African Spectroscopic Society in November 2000. This was in recognition of his dedication to teaching the theory of and practical skills in X-ray spectroscopy as well as for his excellent contributions to research in this field.

Prof. Willis held the position of SASS President from 1986 to 1998. He has received a number of prestigious international awards during his career as a scientist. Furthermore, the X-ray schools held annually at the University of Cape Town and in Ontario, Canada, are of the highest standard.

Professor Willis is known to be a professional who will not hesitate to share his knowledge in his endeavour to ensure a greater understanding and commitment to spectroscopy by his audience. We are thankful that Professor Willis is remaining active during his retirement years as a consultant, thereby making available to industry his vast amount of knowledge and skill.

Dr Pat Butler was awarded Honorary Life Membership in recognition of a lifetime of support for and contributions to the field of spectroscopy, and in particular for his efforts as co founder, honorary secretary and committee member of the Society for the past 11 years.

Prof Albertus Strasheim
- Obituary by Dr Pat Butler -

Prof Kurt Laqua

Fritz Baumgartner was awarded Honorary Life Membership in recognition of a lifetime of support for and contributions to the field of spectroscopy, and in particular for his efforts as honorary secretary of the Society for the past 11 years.

Vic Schuler was awarded Honorary Life Membership in recognition of a lifetime of support for and contributions to the field of spectroscopy, and in particular for his efforts as chairman of the Main Organising Committee of the Third International IUPAC Symposium on Analytical Chemistry in the Exploration, Mining and Processing of Materials, Johannesburg, 1992.

Dr Hennie Human

Prof Piet Walters

Ms Gisela Domel