David George Beanland

Background

Beanland, David George was born on August 6, 1938 in Yallourn, Victoria, Australia. Son of Charles H. and Florence L. (George) Beanland.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (hons), U. Melbourne, Australia, 1951; Master of Science, U. Salford, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Salford, 1977.

Career

Head department committee engineering, Royal Melbourne (Australia) Institute Technology, 1968-1979; dean faculty engineering, Royal Melbourne (Australia) Institute Technology, 1979-1984; associate director, Royal Melbourne (Australia) Institute Technology, 1984-1989; director, Royal Melbourne (Australia) Institute Technology, 1989-1992; vice chancellor, Royal Melbourne (Australia) Institute Technology, since 1992. Researcher Harwell Research Laboratory, England, 1975-1976. Director IDP Education Australia,1996-.

Achievements

• David George Beanland has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director Melbourne Convention and Marketing Bureau & Melbourne City Marketing, 1992-1997, Committee for Melbourne, since 1992, Business Higher Education Roundtable, Melbourne, since 1992. Fellow Institution Engineers Australia, Institution Radio and Electronic Engineers Australia, Academy Technology Science and Engineering.

Interests

• Avocations: building, hiking, sport, traveling.

Connections

Married Heather Lynette Toy, August 5, 1961. Children: Christine, Gregory, Matthew, Philip.

Father:

Charles H. Beanland

Mother:

Florence L. (George) Beanland

Spouse:

Heather Lynette Toy

child:

Philip Beanland

child:

Matthew Beanland

child:

Christine Beanland

child:

Gregory Beanland