Biography of James Loudon

James Dalrymple Loudon (d 1979) was a graduate of the University who was titular Professor of Chemistry from 1968 until 1973.

Loudon's primary research was in the fields of optical activity, colchicine and tripolones, the organic chemistry of sulphur and indole alkaloids. He published more than seventy academic papers during his career, mostly in the Journal of the Chemical Society.

Summary

James Loudon
Chemist
Died 15 July 1979.
University Link: Alumnus, Professor
GU Degree: BSc, 1929;
Occupation categories: chemists
Record last updated: 8th Aug 2008

University Connections

University Roles

• Alumnus
• Professor

Academic Posts

Professorships:

• Personal Professorships