Handbook of Adhesion, 2nd Edition

David Packham, Quondam Senior lecturer in Materials Science, University of Bath
B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry. Diploma in Education. After industrial research with Van Leer, he has worked at Bath where his research include a study of  interfaces and adhesion and crosslink structure and properties of rubber. Also published on the nature of university education and interactions between universities and industry and commerce.
Involved in industrial consultancy and research. Some of the research has been funded by industry and by government departments. Member of an EPSRC college and reviewing applications for the research council. Also referees papers for several journals.
Has been a member of Senate, Council and Court of the University for many years. Director of Studies for Materials Science and then initial Director of Studies for the Natural Sciences degree for six years.