Christopher Malcolm Taylor

Background

Taylor, Christopher Malcolm was born on January 15, 1943 in Leeds, United Kingdom. Son of William and Esther (Hopkinson) Taylor.

Education

Bachelor of Science, London University, 1964. Master of Science, University Leeds, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, University Leeds, 1967.

Doctor of Engineering, University Leeds, 1989.

Career

Research engineer, English Electric Company Ltd., Leicester, England, 1964-1967; senior engineer industrial unit tribology, U. Leeds, England, 1968-1971; lecturer, professor mechanic engineering, U. Leeds, England, since 1971; dean Faculty of Engineering, University Leeds, England, since 1996; pro-vice-chancellor, U. Leeds, England, 1997-2000. Consultant many companies. Researcher in field.

Achievements

• Chartered engineer.

Works

• Other Work

  • Contributor numerous articles to professional journals.

Membership

Fellow Royal Academy Engineering, Institution Mechanical Engineers (vice president 1997, deputy president 2001, Donald Julius Groen prize 1993), City Institute London.

Interests

• Avocations: fell walking, cycling.

Connections

Married Gillian Walton, August 31, 1968 (divorced December 1985). 1 child, Sarah Jane; married Diane Shorrocks, July 1, 1994.

Father:

William Taylor

Mother:

Esther (Hopkinson) Taylor

Spouse:

Diane Shorrocks

Spouse:

Gillian Walton

child:

Sarah Jane Taylor