Background
Swift, David William was born on June 22, 1936 in London. Son of William Houghton and Elizabeth Annetta (Smith) Swift.
Swift, David William was born on June 22, 1936 in London. Son of William Houghton and Elizabeth Annetta (Smith) Swift.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, University Manchester, England, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University Cambridge, England, 1961.
Research scientist N.V. Philips Gloeilampenfabrieken, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 1960-1964. Project engineer European Space Technology Center, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 1964-1967. Senior project engineer Pilkington P.E. Ltd., St. Asaph, Wales, 1967-1968, deputy chief physicist Wales, 1969-1978, chief physicist, manager advanced technical Wales, 1978-1987, consultant Wales, since 1987.
Part-time tutor The Open University, United Kingdom, 1971-1984. Visiting professor Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1982.
Member numerous societies.
Married Elisabeth Charlotte Fuchs, June 15, 1962.