Background
Sutherland, Alexander James was born on October 20, 1939 in Matamata, New Zealand. Son of Gordon and Gwenlian Haliday (Thomson) Sutherland.
Sutherland, Alexander James was born on October 20, 1939 in Matamata, New Zealand. Son of Gordon and Gwenlian Haliday (Thomson) Sutherland.
Bachelor of Engineering with 1st class honours, University of Auckland, 1960; Master of Engineering, U. Auckland, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering/Mathematics California Institute Technology, 1966.
Postdoctoral fellow, Stanford University, 1966-1967; lecturer, U. Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1967-1972; reader, U. Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1972-1987; dean of engineering, U. Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, since 1987. Consultant in hydraulic engineering, since 1968.
Member North Canterbury Catchment Board, Christchurch, 1981-1989. Member Institution Professional Engineers New Zealand (board directors 1984-1991, 92-).
Married Judith Mary Thomson, May 5, 1962. Children: Peter Robert, Neil David, Michael Gordon.
