Albert G. Richards Explained

Albert G. Richards (1917-2008) was a photographer and dental scientist.

Career

Born in Chicago.^[1] Richards obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering and Physics at the University of Michigan.^[2] Richards became a dental instructor in 1940. Richards became a professor in 1959 and taught at Michigan for more than four decades.^[3]

Accomplishments

Richards has created numerous inventions, including dynamic tomography to examine layers of an object, a dental x-ray head, the molding technique to show the topography of dental surfaces, and the Buccal Object Rule to examine the location of objects.^[4] Richards held six patents for his inventions and was the author of around 100 journal articles.^[5]

Awards

An award was created in recognition of Richards work and is given to one student annually.^[6]

Publications

In 1962 Richards photographs were published in the National Geographic Society's School Bulletin. The Smithsonian Magazine then promoted Richards photographs in 1986.^[7] In 1990 Richards was published in the Editor's Choice - Smithsonian^[8] and he self-published a book called The Secret Garden - 100 Floral Radiographs.^[9]

A collection of his work is now held by The Museum of Jurassic Technology in LA, where it is currently on display.

Personal life

Richards was married and had 5 children.^[10]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biography. flowerxrays.com. 23 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727150601/http://flowerxrays.com/bio.htm. 27 July 2014. dead.
2. Web site: Albert G. Richards, radiografía de una flor. Flores Y Plantas Magazine. 23 July 2014.
3. Web site: University of Michigan Professor Page. 23 July 2014.
4. Web site: Biography. flowerxrays.com. 23 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727150601/http://flowerxrays.com/bio.htm. 27 July 2014. dead.
5. Web site: the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Award. 23 July 2014.
6. Book: School of dentistry students organisations and awards. 1987. University of Michigan Official Publication. 43. 23 July 2014.
7. Web site: Smithsonian Magazine Oct 1986 issue. 23 July 2014.
8. Book: Editor's choice : Smithsonian : an anthology of the first two decades of Smithsonian magazine.. 1990. Smithsonian Books. Washington, DC. 978-0895990273. 1st. registration.
9. Book: Richards. Albert G.. The secret garden : 100 floral radiographs. 1990. Almar Co.. Ann Arbor, Mich.. 978-0962879104. 1st.
10. Web site: Biography. flowerxrays.com. 23 July 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140727150601/http://flowerxrays.com/bio.htm. 27 July 2014. dead.