Background
Wilshire, Brian was born on May 16, 1937 in Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales. Son of Edmund and Eileen Wilshire.
administrator materials engineering educator
Wilshire, Brian was born on May 16, 1937 in Rhondda, Glamorgan, Wales. Son of Edmund and Eileen Wilshire.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy with 1st class honours, University College, Swansea, Wales, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy in Metallurgy, University College, Swansea, Wales, 1962; Doctor of Science in Metallurgy, University College, Swansea, Wales, 1983.
Lecturer, University College, Swansea, 1960-1972; senior lecturer, University College, Swansea, 1972-1978; reader, University College, Swansea, 1978-1982; professor, University College, Swansea, 1982-1985; head of department, University College, Swansea, since 1985; pro-vice chancellor (research), University College, Swansea, since 1996. Board directors Eidawn Materials Research Ltd., Swansea.
Fellow Royal Academy Engineering (Platinum medal 1995), Institute Materials, Order of British Empire.