Background
Wilson, Derek Edward was born on July 7, 1943 in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. Son of Walter Edward and Elizabeth Ellen (Smith) Wilson.
Wilson, Derek Edward was born on July 7, 1943 in Stanmore, Middlesex, England. Son of Walter Edward and Elizabeth Ellen (Smith) Wilson.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Exeter University, Devon, England, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Exeter University, Devon, England, 1967.
Postdoctoral fellow, U. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1967-1970; research scientist, Harper and Tunstall Ltd., Wellingborough, England, 1970-1975; group leader, Coates Electrographics Ltd., Midsomer Norton, Bath., England, 1975-1980; technical manager, Coates Electrographics Ltd., Midsomer Norton, Bath., England, 1980-1986; chief scientist, Coates Electrographics Ltd., Midsomer Norton, Bath., England, since 1986. Presenter at international conferences in field.
Board Governors Norton-Radstock Technology College, Near Bath, England, since 1989. Fellow Royal Society Chemistry. Member Society for Imaging Science and Technology (advisory board, nonimpact printer technical conference committee since 1992, Board of Governors), Society for Information Display, British Standards Institute (graphics improvement panel).
Married Kathleen Louise Toms, September 10, 1966. Children: Eve, Matthew.