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| Classification: | Title |
| Associated franchises: | DC Universe Marvel Universe Universal Monsters |
| Associated films: | Dead Zone, The |
| Associated programs: | 3rd Rock from the Sun |
| Associated comics: | Tomb of Dracula Vol 1 X-Men Vol 1 |
| Character examples: | Abraham van Helsing; Charles Xavier; John Hammond; Kat Neely; Malcolm Frost |
Professor, sometimes shortened to just Prof, is a title reserved for those who have amassed academic expertise in a particular field of study. In other words, they are a smarty-pants. The title is awarded to senior members of an academic chair at a college or university holding a Ph.D. or equivalent qualification.
Beyond holding the proper academic title, universities in many countries also append famous artists, athletes and foreign dignitaries with the title honorary professor, even if these persons don't have the academic qualifications typically necessary for professorship. However, such "professors" usually do not undertake academic work for the granting institution.
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- In Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Han Solo referred to C-3PO as "The Professor".