Background
Geddes, James Douglas was born on January 28, 1928 in Gateshead, England. Son of Douglas Cowan and Gladys (Mallabar) Geddes.
Geddes, James Douglas was born on January 28, 1928 in Gateshead, England. Son of Douglas Cowan and Gladys (Mallabar) Geddes.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with honors, University Durham, England, 1949. Doctor of Philosophy, University Durham, 1953.
Engineer R.T. James and Partners Consultant, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, 1949-1950. Designer reinforced concrete British Reinforced Concrete Engineering Company Ltd., England, 1950-1951. Executive engineer Federal Public Works Department, Nigeria, 1953-1955.
University senior lecturer, lecturer King's College, University Durham, England, 1955-1966. University professor, head department University Wales, Cardiff, 1966-1993. Principal Consulting Engineer, 1956—2004.
Retired
Senior advisor engineering World Bank, Indonesia, 1985-1986.
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, Institute Civil Engineers (member council 1990-1993, 95-98, Radley Postgraduate studentship 1951-1953), Institute highways and Transportation, Geological Society London.
Married Ann Ward, October 22, 1954. 1 child, Helen Louise.