Background
Shanks, Ian Alexander was born on June 22, 1948 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Alexander and Isabella Affleck (Beaton) Shanks.
Shanks, Ian Alexander was born on June 22, 1948 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of Alexander and Isabella Affleck (Beaton) Shanks.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors, Glasgow University, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, Council National Academy Awards, 1976. D Engineer (honorary), University Glasgow, 2002.
FIoN with honors, Institute Nanotech., 2005.
Projects manager Scottish Colorfoto Laboratories, Ltd., Alexandria, 1970—1972. Research student Portsmouth Polytechnic, 1972—1973. Junior research fellow to principal science officer Royal Signals and Radar Establishment, Malvern, England, 1973—1982.
From senior scientist to principal scientist/senior manager Unilever Research, Sharnbrook, England, 1982—1986, science advisor, head engineering science, vice president physical and engineering science, 1994—2003. Chief scientist Thorn Electric and Music Industries plc, Hayes, England, 1986—1994. Retired, 2003
Member optoelectronics advisory committee The Rank Prize Funds, London, since 1985.
Visiting professor department electrical and electronic engineering Glasgow University, since 1985.
Vice president, council member The Royal Society, London, 1989-1991. Independent member Advisory Board for the Research Councils, London, 1990-1993. Chairman Interagy. Committee for Marine Science and Technology, London, 1991-1993.
Chairman defense costs study K-Meteorological Office, Ministry Defense, 1994, president Association Science Education, Scotland, 2007-2008. Fellow Royal Society, Royal Academy Engineering, Royal Society Edinburgh, Royal Society Arts, Institution Electrical Engineers, Institute Nanotech.
Married Janice Smillie Coulter, May 14, 1971. 1 child, Emma Jane.