Background
McCaughan, James Bernard was born on July 6, 1939 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Daniel Gerald and Monica Mary (Doyle) McCaughan.
McCaughan, James Bernard was born on July 6, 1939 in Sydney, Australia. Son of Daniel Gerald and Monica Mary (Doyle) McCaughan.
Bachelor of Science, U. Sydney, 1961; Master of Science, U. Sydney, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Sydney, 1974.
Teaching fellow, U. Sydney, 1961-1963; senior tutor, demonstrator, U. Sydney, 1965-1974; principal tutor, U. Sydney, 1975-1979; lecturer, U. Sydney, 1979-1986; senior lecturer, U. Sydney, since 1987. Assistant director Centre for Human Aspects of Science and Technology, Sydney, 1986-1991.
Member Australian Institute Physics, American Association Physics Teachers, '54 Club of U. Sydney.
Married Genevieve Anne La'Brooy, December 10, 1983. Children: Daniel, John, Rioghnach, Mairead, Eamon, Colm, Cormac, Oistin, Criostoir, Finbar.