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.
Author summary: Professor Alice Gast passed away on 27 October 2025.