Background
Fourie, Cornelius Jacobus was born on December 22, 1944 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Johannes Christoffel and Charlotte Magdalena Fourie.
Fourie, Cornelius Jacobus was born on December 22, 1944 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. Son of Johannes Christoffel and Charlotte Magdalena Fourie.
Bachelor of Science (Engineering), University Pretoria, 1969. Master of Science (Engineering), University Stellenbosch, 1996. Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering), University Stellenbosch, 2003.
Senior engineer Iscor Steel Works, Pretoria, 1970—1977. Industrial engineering manager Steelmobile, 1977—1979. Senior engineering manager Pretoria Metal Pressings, 1979—1987.
Senior lecturer University Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1987—2003, associate professor, 2004, professor, department chairman, since 2005. Director Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Stellenbosch, since 1988.
Elder member Stellenbosch-Sentraal Congregation, 1985—2005. Member of Project Management Institute, South African Institute for Industrial Engineers (member 1988—2005).
Married Hérine Niehaus, July 25, 1975. Children: Phelia, René, Jan Jacobus De Villiers, Helena.