Andrew D. Hamilton
Andrew D. Hamilton
Andrew D. Hamilton (pronunciation: An-drew D. Ham-il-ton) is a renowned chemist and academic administrator, best known for his tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford and the President of New York University.
Etymology
The name 'Andrew' is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'Andreas', which means 'manly' or 'brave'. The middle initial 'D.' stands for 'David', a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'. 'Hamilton' is a common surname of Scottish origin, meaning 'treeless hill'.
Career
Andrew D. Hamilton started his career as a chemistry professor at the University of Pittsburgh before moving on to administrative roles. He served as the Provost of Yale University before becoming the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. He is currently the President of New York University.
Related Terms
- Chemistry: The branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed.
- University of Pittsburgh: A state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
- Yale University: A private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut.
- University of Oxford: A collegiate research university in Oxford, England.
- New York University: A private research university based in New York City.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Andrew D. Hamilton
- Wikipedia's article - Andrew D. Hamilton
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