Ian David Lawn

Background

Lawn, Ian David was born on October 20, 1947 in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom. Son of Leslie George and Catherine Maude (Sadler) Lawn. arrived in Australia, 1981.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, U. Nottingham, England, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, U. St. Andrews, Scotland, 1973.

Career

Killan research fellow, U. Alberta, Edmonton, Canada, 1973-1975; foundation research fellow, Bamfield Marine Station, B.C., Canada, 1976-1979; assistant director, Bamfield Marine Station, B.C., Canada, 1980-1981; director and reader, Heron Island Research Station, Queensland, Australia, since 1981.

Achievements

• Ian David Lawn has been listed as a noteworthy Marine biologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Heron Island Management Committee, 1985, 88, 91, 94. Member Australian Coral Reef Society.

Connections

Married Myriam Preker. Children: Pippi, Torkel.

Father:

Leslie George Lawn

Mother:

Catherine Maude (Sadler) Lawn

Spouse:

Myriam Preker

child:

Torkel Lawn

child:

Pippi Lawn