Background
Tinker, Edward Brian was born on January 22, 1932 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Percy and Lily (Woodhead) Tinker.
Tinker, Edward Brian was born on January 22, 1932 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Percy and Lily (Woodhead) Tinker.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 1953. Master of Science, University Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, 1954. Doctor of Philosophy, University Saskatchewan, Saksatoon, 1962.
Production engineer, Shell Oil Corporation, various locations, 1954-1957; assistant professor, associate professor chemical engineering, U. Saskatchewan, 1957-1968; vice president, U. Saskatchewan, 1981-1985; associate professor, professor, U. Regina, Saskatchewan, 1968-1981; vice president, U. Regina, Saskatchewan, 1972-1981; vice president, U. Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1985-1991.
Fellow Chemical Institute Canada (board directors 1974-1977). Member Canada Society for Chemical Engineering (president 1975-1976), Association Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists Alberta.
Married Elizabeth Yvonne Fraser, December 11, 1954. Children: Wayne Michael, Susan Patricia.