Brian Harford Robinson

Background

Robinson, Brian Harford was born on April 24, 1940 in Christchurch, New Zealand. Son of Jack Robinson and Lurline Edna May Rolleston Cross.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Canterbury, Christchurch, 1960; Master of Science (honours), U. Canterbury, Christchurch, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Canterbury, Christchurch, 1965.

Career

Postdoctoral fellow, U. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, 1965; postdoctoral fellow, U. Manchester, United Kingdom, 1966; lecturer, U. Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1967-1972; associate professor, U. Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, 1972-1985; professor of chemistry, head Department, University Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand, since 1985. Science advisor Civil Defense, Wellington, New Zealand, since 1989. Director Westchem Industries, Dunedin, L. Wright & Company, Dunedin.

Visiting professor numerous universities.

Membership

Fellow New Zealand Institute Chemistry. Member Rotary Club of Dunedin East.

Connections

Married Judith Rae, May 12, 1962. Children: Guyon, Simon, Michael, Anne.

Father:

Jack Robinson

Mother:

Lurline Edna May Rolleston Cross

Spouse:

Judith Rae

child:

Guyon Robinson

child:

Simon Robinson

child:

Anne Robinson

child:

Michael Robinson