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Lecturer Alan Baker Alan Baker (born on August 19 1939) is an English mathematician. He was born in London. He is known for his work on effective methods in number theory, in particular those arising from transcendence theory. He was awarded the Fields Medal in 1970, at age 31.  has been awarded a prestigious award for his services to education.

Alan, who has been an engineering and manufacturing lecturer for 30 years, was named a Highly Commended Winner in this year's City and Guilds Medals of Excellence Awards.

The panel said: "Alan has an outstanding knowledge of his subject and has achieved great success by being innovative in his teaching and work."

He was instrumental in helping the college set up and maintain computer aided design (application) Computer Aided Design - (CAD) The part of CAE concerning the drawing or physical layout steps of engineering design. Often found in the phrase "CAD/CAM" for ".. manufacturing".  courses.

Alan, who is based at Gateshead College's new pounds 5.5m automotive centre of excellence on Team Valley, said: "I feel proud to have helped the college develop and deliver quality programmes."

Curriculum Manager Stuart Moffett said: "Alan has championed the learning of CAD CAD: see computer-aided design.


(Computer-Aided Design) Using computers to design products. CAD systems are high-speed workstations or desktop computers with CAD software.
 at all levels in the college and industry. He has kept the college up to date with changes in technology and working patterns."
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Publication:Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Date:Jan 27, 2006
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