Background
Young, Ian Robert was born on January 1, 1957 in Cunnamulla, Queensland, Australia. Son of Richard and Mary Stella (Groves) Young.
academic administrator educator researcher
Young, Ian Robert was born on January 1, 1957 in Cunnamulla, Queensland, Australia. Son of Richard and Mary Stella (Groves) Young.
Bachelor Engineering with honours, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia, 1979. Master Engineering Science, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia, 1984.
Research scientist Max Planck Institute, Germany, 1984-1985. Senior tutor James Cook University, 1985-1986. Lecturer civil engineering University New South Wales, Canberra, Australia, 1989-1990, senior lecturer Australia, 1990-2001, professor Australia, 1994-1999.
Executive dean faculty engineering, computer and mathematics science University Adelaide, Australia, 1999—2003. Pro vice-chancellor Adelaide University, 2001—2003. Vice chancellor Suinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Australia, since 2003.
Fellow Institution Engineers, Academy Technological Sciences and Engineering. Member American Geophysical Union.
Married Heather Anne Beckwith, April 23, 1985. 1 child, Katrina Maree.