Background
Kiernan, Benedict Francis was born on January 29, 1953 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Peter Brian and Joan Catherine (Silk) Kiernan.
Kiernan, Benedict Francis was born on January 29, 1953 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Peter Brian and Joan Catherine (Silk) Kiernan.
Bachelor with honors, Monash University, Clayton, Australia, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University, Clayton, Australia, 1983.
Tutor history University New South Wales, Kensington, Australia, 1975-1977. Research fellow Australian Institute Multicultural Affairs, Melbourne, 1983. Postdoctoral fellow Monash University, 1984-1985.
Lecturer in History University Wollongong, Australia, 1986, senior lecturer Australia, 1987-1990. Associate professor history Yale University, New Haven, since 1990. Advisor Cambodia Documentation Commission, New York City, 1984-1991.
Member Asian Studies Association Australia (elected member council 1988-1990), United States Association Asian Studies, Australian History Association, American History Association.
Married Chanthou Boua, December 16, 1978. Children: Mia-lia Boua, Derry Reuben.