Background
Ellis, Albert James was born on December 27, 1929 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Son of Albert and Ethel May (Sheed) Ellis.
chemist science research executive
Ellis, Albert James was born on December 27, 1929 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand. Son of Albert and Ethel May (Sheed) Ellis.
Bachelor of Science., University Otago, 1951. Master of Science., University Otago, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Otago, 1957.
Scientist, Department Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington, New Zealand, 1951-1971; director chemistry division, Department Scientific and Industrial Research, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, 1971-1979; assistant director general, Department Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington, New Zealand, 1979-1984; director general, chief executive, Department Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington, New Zealand, 1984-1989. Board directors National Science Strategy Committee (chair), Wellington, Meat Research & Development Council, Polytechnic Program Committee.
Chairman Commonwealth Science Council, London, 1985-1987. Fellow Royal Society New Zealand (Hector medal 1987), New Zealand Institute Chemistry (president 1981-1982, ICI medal 1962). Member Geological Society New Zealand.
Married, April 3, 1954. Children: Karen, Leith, Andrea, Sonya.