emeritus
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D.Phil., professor emeritus of neuroscience, pharmacology, and psychiatry.
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026
Questions from his son-in-law inspired Baldocchi, now a professor emeritus of biometeorology at the University of California, Berkeley, to investigate whether it was in fact fading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Ted DeJong, a professor emeritus of plant sciences at UC Davis, said the fog had provided a critical buffer, and ensured the orchards were properly rested when the heat arrived.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Professor David Voas, emeritus professor of social science at University College London, was one of those who raised suspicion over the Bible Society's findings.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
His health soon rendered it impossible for him to discharge his public duties; he resigned his post in 1872, and retired with the honorary title of emeritus professor of political economy.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" by Various
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