Edwin Ian Robertson

Background

Robertson, Edwin Ian was born on January 21, 1919 in Petone, Wellington, New Zealand. Son of John Robert and Nora Isabella (Walker) Robertson.

Education

Master of Science, Victoria University, Wellington, 1939. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, Imperial College, London, 1947, Doctor of Philosophy, 1948. Scientist, Department of Science and Industrial Research, Wellington, 1940-1951, director geophysics division, 1951-1964, assistant director-general, 1964-1971, director-general, 1971-1980.

Trust member New Zealand Future Trust, since 1982.

Member council Victoria University of Wellington, since 1983.

Career

Scientist, Department of Science and Industrial Research, Wellington, 1940-1951, director geophysics division, 1951-1964, assistant director Contributor articles to professional journals.

Achievements

• Edwin Ian Robertson has been listed as a noteworthy government official, administrator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to lieutenant New Zealand Navy, 1942-1945. Fellow Royal Society New Zealand. Member Geological Society New Zealand, New Zealand Geophysical Society, New Zealand Antarctic Society Presbyterian.

Connections

Married Claude Sinclair Chalk, March 14, 1941. Children– Helen Elizabeth, Pamela Carol.

Father:

John Robert Robertson

Mother:

Nora Isabella (Walker) Robertson

Spouse:

Claude Sinclair Chalk

child:

Helen Elizabeth Robertson

child:

Pamela Carol Robertson