Charles S. Johnson Jr.

Charles S. Johnson, Jr., is a scientist and educator. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree from M.I.T. in Physical Chemistry (1961); and he has taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana, Yale University, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he held the title of Smith Professor of Chemistry. His bibliography contains approximately 150 research papers including review articles on magnetic resonance as well as books on quantum mechanics, laser light scattering, and photography. His research was recognized by fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation. In addition he was elected to the rank of Fellow in the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

In 2006 Charles Johnson became Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at UNC, Chapel Hill. He is now an avid nature and travel photographer. He devotes much of his time to reading and writing about the scientific and technological aspects of photography. His book, “Science for the Curious Photographer,” is an example. Also, he maintains a photographic blog and he publishes articles in photographic newsletters.