Pars - Leopold Alexander Pars

Leopold Alexander Pars [known as Alan Pars in academic circles] was born at Whittlesford, Cambs. He won a Foundation Scholarship to study Maths and Physics at Jesus College in 1915, and his long and active association with the College lasted until his death at the age of 89. He was elected a Fellow of the College in 1921, appointed Praelector in 1923, Director of Studies for Mathematics in 1925, Acting Tutor 1940-42 and a became a University Lecturer in Mathematics in 1927. He took his ScD in 1966, following the appearance of his most important publication: 'A Treatise on Analytical Dynamics' (1965). He remained praelector until 1951, and Director of Studies for Mathematics until 1961 when he retired. He was President of Jesus College, 1958 - 1964, and was a founder member of the Department of Applied Mathematics when it was set up in 1959. Never marrying, he lived in College until his death on 28 January 1985.