Brian Albert Sturt

Background

Sturt, Brian Albert was born on February 26, 1933 in Bilesdon, England. Arrived in Norway, 1970. Son of Albert George and Cicely (Mann) Sturt.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wales, Aberystwyth, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wales, Aberystwyth, 1958.

Career

Lecturer University London, 1958-1970. Professor University Bergen, Norway, 1970-1989. Research director Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, 1987-1998, chief scientist, since 1998.

Chairman geoscience section Norwegian Research Council, Oslo, 1984-1992. Member council European Union of Geophysical Society, 1987-1993, vice president, 1997-1999. Visiting professor University St. Jerome, Marseilles, France, 1977.

Achievements

• Brian Albert Sturt has been listed as a notable scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Norwegian Science Academy, Royal Norwegian Science Association, Edinburgh Geological Society (honorary), Geological Society London, Mineralogical Society (member council 1968-1970).

Interests

• Music, politics, sports.

Connections

Married Sidsel Andrea Stang, April 4, 1961. Children: Karen Celia, Frances Anne, Alice Marita.

Father:

Albert George Sturt

Mother:

Cicely (Mann) Sturt

Spouse:

Sidsel Andrea Stang

child:

Frances Anne Sturt

child:

Karen Celia Sturt

child:

Alice Marita Sturt