Background
Fincher, Geoffrey Bruce was born on May 14, 1946 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Frederick Lionel and Betty Lorraine (Lobb) Fincher.
Fincher, Geoffrey Bruce was born on May 14, 1946 in Melbourne, Australia. Son of Frederick Lionel and Betty Lorraine (Lobb) Fincher.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, University Melbourne, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, University Melbourne, 1973.
Teaching fellow McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 1975-1976. From lecturer to reader La Trobe University, Melbourne, 1977-1992. Professor plant science University Adelaide, Australia, 1993-2000, associate dean research Australia, 1995-1997.
Coordinator Southeast Australian Malting Barley Improvement Program, 1992-1994. Visiting scientist Carlsberg Laboratory, Denmark, 1983. Senior visiting scientist Sainsbury Laboratory, United Kingdom, 1990.
Fellow Royal Australian Chemical Institute (chairman cereal chemistry division since 1995). Member Melbourne Cricket Club.
Married Janice Norma Berkley, May 7, 1977. Children: Amelia Jane, Andrew Charles, Hugh Edward.