A little over a year later he gained entrance to Imperial College, where he studied until the end of the war, coming top of his year in the final examination. He was awarded a PhD in 1948, having studied acetylenic compounds under the guidance of Ian Heilbron and E R H Jones.
Shortly after a year had passed, he gained access to Imperial College, where he pursued his studies until the conclusion of World War II, earning top marks in his final assessment. In 1948, he was awarded a PhD, having explored acetylenic compounds under the mentorship of Ian Heilbron and E R H Jones.