Background
MacDonald, James was born on September 19, 1952 in Cheltenham, England. Son of Angus and Dorothy Mildred Macdonald. came to the United States, 1981.
MacDonald, James was born on September 19, 1952 in Cheltenham, England. Son of Angus and Dorothy Mildred Macdonald. came to the United States, 1981.
Bachelor, Cambridge U., 1973; Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge U., 1979; Master of Arts (honorary), Cambridge U., 1976.
Postdoctoral, U. Sussex, Falmer, England, 1978-1981; postdoctoral, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1981-1984; assistant professor, U. Delaware, Newark, 1985-1991; associate professor astophysics, U. Delaware, Newark, since 1991. Visiting assistant professor Arizona State University, Tempe, 1984-1985.
Member American Astronomical Society, International Astronomical Union.
Married Ruth Edith Pinder, September 28, 1981. Children: Claire, Madolyn.