Background
Pearson, Colin was born on January 20, 1941 in Dudley, England. Arrived in Australia, 1967. Son of John and Mary Louise (Parkes) Pearson.
Pearson, Colin was born on January 20, 1941 in Dudley, England. Arrived in Australia, 1967. Son of John and Mary Louise (Parkes) Pearson.
Bachelor of Science in Technology, University Manchester, England, 1962. Master of Science in Technology, University Manchester, England, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Manchester, England, 1966.
Research scientist, Materials Research Laboratory, Melbourne, Australia, 1967-1971; senior curator conservation department, Western Australia Museum, Perth, 1971-1978; senior lecturer conservation, U. Canberra, Australia, 1978-1983; principal lecturer, U. Canberra, Australia, 1983-1989; associate professor, U. Canberra, Australia, 1989-1994; professor, since 1994; director National Center for Cultural Heritage Science Studies, U. Canberra, Australia, since 1989. Member Australian National Common for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Canberra, since 1993.
Fellow International Institute for Conservation (council 1986, vice president 1998), Australian Academy Technological Sciences and Engineering. Member Australian Institute for Conservation Cultural Material (honorary life, president 1973-1980), Australasian Corrosion Association (president Western Australia branch 1966), Museum Association Australia (vice president Australian Capitol Territory branch 1980), International Council Museum (coordinator working group 1979-1997, member directory board committee for conservation 1981-1986), International Institute Conservation (council since 1986), International Council on Monuments and Sites (foundation member).
Married Linda Marie Jeffries, June 18, 1966 (divorced September 1981). Children: John, Victoria, Richard. Married Gwynneth Marion Singleton, January 24, 1998.