Background
Kingston, David George Ian was born on November 9, 1938 in London. Son of Charles John Ewart and Norah Blanche (Holcroft) Kingston. came to the United States, 1966, naturalized, 1993.
Kingston, David George Ian was born on November 9, 1938 in London. Son of Charles John Ewart and Norah Blanche (Holcroft) Kingston. came to the United States, 1966, naturalized, 1993.
Bachelor in Natural Science, Cambridge U., 1960; diploma in Theology, London U., 1962; Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, Cambridge U., 1963.
Research chemist, Vinyl Products, Carshalton, England, 1957; research associate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1963-1964; assistant professor of chemistry, State University of New York, Albany, 1966-1971; associate professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, 1971-1977; professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, since 1977. Chairman contracts review committee Development Therapeutics Program, National Cancer Institute, 1988-1991. Associate editor Journal Natural Products, Columbus, Ohio,1983-1998.
Elder, Blacksburg Christian Fellowship, since 1971. Member American Society Pharmacognosy (vice president 1987-1988, president 1988-1989, chairman Research.award committee 1987-1990, Research Achievement award 1999), American Chemical Society, Royal Society Chemistry.
Married Beverly Hazel Mark, June 18, 1966. Children: Joy Ellen, Christina Anne, JonathanDavid.