Tony Knowles (chemist)

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Dr. Tony Knowles was the President of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). [1] A chemist by training, Knowles has been awarded the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal.[ citation needed ]

Knowles has a BSc and PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Waterloo.[ citation needed ] Following a variety of private sector and academic posts he was appointed President of BCIT in 2000 and stepped down in May 2007.

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  1. Key Personnel, British Columbia Institute of Technology