The professor X made a presentation. vs The professor, X, made a presentation.

[David30]

Hi,
Which of the following sentences are correct.

1) The professor Smith made a presentation.

2) The professor ,Smith,made a presentation.

Thanks.

[Mister Micawber]

Neither.

The professor, Dr. Smith, gave a presentation.

OR

Professor Smith gave a presentation.
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[David30]

Thanks Mister Micawber.

[David30]

Professor Smith gave a presentation.

The word "professor" is a countable noun but no article is included before the word "professor", why?

[Mister Micawber]

It is his title: Mr Jones, Dr Smith, Professor Brown.
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[David30]

Thanks Mister Micawber

[David30]

"An article should not be used with a countable noun when it belongs to a proper name, comes before it, and defines it."
Is it a grammer rule?

[Mister Micawber]

Usually, but it does not always work:

Secretary: There's a John Jones to see you, sir.
Boss: Well, show him in, I guess.
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[David30]

Thanks Mister Micawber