Remembering Professor Alice Gast
Professor Alice Gast, former Imperial President and Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, died on 27 October 2025.
Professor Hugh Brady, President of Imperial, said:
“It is with great sadness that I learned of Alice's passing, following a long illness. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her husband Brad, her children, and all her loved ones.
“Alice was known for her towering intellect, with a unique ability to see beyond the barriers that tend to confine us – be they academic, geographic, political or societal. Her own research, which bridged many scientific fields, as well as her unwavering commitment to international collaboration, epitomised this spirit.
By Deborah Evanson, 30 October 2025.
Author's summary: Professor Alice Gast passed away on 27 October 2025.