Background
Purvis, Alan was born on May 23, 1954 in Gateshead, England. Son of George and Phyllis (Rix) Purvis.
electronic engineering educator
Purvis, Alan was born on May 23, 1954 in Gateshead, England. Son of George and Phyllis (Rix) Purvis.
Bachelor of Science, U. Leeds, 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Cambridge, 1981.
Fellow, Cambridge (England) University, 1981-1983; from demonstrator to professor, Durham (England) University, since 1983. Visiting professor Israel Academy, Technion, 1995.
Member Institute Elec. Engineering (chairman electrical section northeast region 1989-1990).
Married Gwynyth Ruth Clinton-Smith, October 25, 1980. Children: Kieran John, Bryony Jayne, Leona Joy, Rowan Joshua.