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title: "Dr Christopher Timperley awarded OBE"
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#  Dr Christopher Timperley awarded OBE

 Written by Gwyn Winfield on 15 June 2021.

Dr Christopher Timperley is made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his service to UK Defence and Security. His work has been vital to the global non-proliferation policy and decision making in the campaign against chemical weapons. In particular his selfless dedication during his four year post as the first ever UK Chair of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Scientific Advisory Board through a period during the use of nerve agents in both Syria and Salisbury.

Christopher said: "I’m indebted to those that nominated me for this honour. It recognises the central role of chemistry in helping to secure a world free of chemical weapons, and the collective endeavours of talented colleagues, nationally and internationally. I also thank my wife and family for their amazing support over many years."

More information [here](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dstl-staff-recognised-in-the-queens-birthday-honours-list--2)

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