Newmarket, New Hampshire
Age 64
Harper, James McKell EdwinJames McKell Edwin Harper, 64, died peacefully under hospice care on October 4, 2011 in Boston, after a long struggle with liver disease. Jim was born near London, England on November 10, 1946, and immigrated to the USA with his family at 10 years old. He lived in...
Read MoreProf. Harper was my jury members in my PhD defense and my thesis, I remember that I could feel his enthusiasm in science and his positive attitude. His distinctive positive approach to encourage to learn is still as vivid as 20 years ago. I feel so lucky to have him as a good example in my memory. He lives in us with his guidance, Thank you James from all the way from Istanbul, Turkey,
Canan Gamze Güleryüz
September 30, 2023 | Work
Jim is still being a real good example to remember and refer to, as a good person, as a real professor and a scientist for me.
Canan Gamze Güleryüz
September 30, 2022 | School
I'm so sad at Jim's passing, but it's a comfort to remember the many wonderful qualities and experiences he shared with us. Every day was a gift.
Nat Balch
October 10, 2011 | Durham, NH
Jim is such a wonderful man. I got to know him through my husband at UNH, besides his academic achievement, he showed me how to be better person. He will be remembered always. RIP.
Jingjing Hu
October 10, 2011 | Portland, ME
Jim helped me a lot when I was a junior faculty at UNH and gave me so much advice even when he was very sick early this year. I felt so lucky that I could work with him for four years. Now I am in Intel and Jim is always my role model.
Kuan Zhou
October 08, 2011 | Hillsboro, OR
I am lucky meet him and have him as a PhD committee member. He was a very kind, supportive and very knowledgeable scientist, professor. I am in Turkey now, going on my academic life as a lecturer, having him as a model to be in future.
Canan Guleryuz
October 08, 2011 | Istanbul, Turkey
Jim was a wonderful man whose presence in our community will be missed. Peace, grace and love to Beryl and their daughters.
Larry Brickner-Wood
October 07, 2011 | Durham, NH
Jim's contributions will long be remembered, and he shall be missed.
Dean, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Sam Mukasa
October 07, 2011 | Durham, NH
Dr.Harper was not only a talented scientist, but a wonderful person. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, especially his wonderful wife, Beryl.
The Laue Lab
October 07, 2011