Ernest Hondros

Ernest Demetrious Hondros (February 18, 1930 – September 13, 2016) was a British material scientist, and visiting professor at Imperial College London.

Life
He was born in Kastelorizo in Greece. He grew up in Queensland. He earned a Doctor of Science (DSc) degree from the University of Melbourne. He was Director of the Petten Establishment, at the Joint Research Centre.

Honours and awards

 * Elected a Fellow of The Royal Society (FRS)
 * Appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
 * Doctor of Science Honoris Causa, Melbourne University and University of London
 * Dr d’U (Paris) –Doctor of the Universite de Paris, France
 * Member d'Honneur, Societe Francaise de Metallurgie
 * Rosenhain Medal (Metals Society, U.K.)
 * Howe Medal (American Society of Metals)
 * A. A. Griffith Medal and Prize