Background
Atkinson, David was born on September 12, 1944 in Blyth, England. Son of Technology L. and G. (Wood) Atkinson.
academic administrator soil ecology researcher
Atkinson, David was born on September 12, 1944 in Blyth, England. Son of Technology L. and G. (Wood) Atkinson.
Bachelor of Science, U. Hull, England, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Newcastle, England, 1969.
Research pomologist, East Malling Research Station, Maidstone, Kent., England, 1969-1985; head department soil fertility, Macaulay Institute Soil Research, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1985-1987; head plants divsn, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1987-1988; professor agriculture, U. Aberdeen, 1988-1993; deputy principal, Scottish Argl. College, Edinburgh, since 1993. Chairman program committee British Crop Protection Council, 1989-1993, Scottish Standing Committee Residual Values of Fertilizers, Edinburgh, since 1993.
Member Aberdeen synod Scottish Episcopalian Church, 1986, lay reader, 1991. Mem.Provincial synod Scottish Episcopalian Church, Edinburgh, 1992. Chairman Westhill Academy School Board, Aberdeen, 1991-1993.
Married Elisabeth Ann Cocks, January 13, 1968. Children: Kirsten M., R. Duncan, H. Wendy.