Background
Croll, James George Arthur was born on October 16, 1943 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Arrived in England, 1967. Son of Keith Waghorn and Jean Croll.
Croll, James George Arthur was born on October 16, 1943 in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Arrived in England, 1967. Son of Keith Waghorn and Jean Croll.
Bachelor in Engineering, University Canterbury, New Zealand, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Canterbury, New Zealand, 1967.
Assistant engineer New Zealand Minister of Works, 1962-1967. Research fellow civil engineer department University College, London, 1967-1970, lecturer, 1970-1983, reader, 1983-1985, professor structural engineering, 1985-1992, Chadwick professor civil engineering, head of department, 1992—2004, professor civil engineering, 2004—2009. Emeritus professor civil engineering University College, since 2009.
Consultant in field.
Director Camden Groundwork Trust, London, 1995-2004, chairman British Society For Social Responsibility in Science, London, 1970-1980, member joint board moderators, 1993-2005, vice chair 2001-2002, chair 2002-2004. Fellow Royal Academy Engineering, Royal Society Arts, Institute of Civil Engineers, Institute of Structural Engineers, Institute of Mathematics, Expert Witness Institute.
Married Elisabeth Joan Sprackett, December 16, 1966 (divorced 1996). Children: Nicolas James, Katherine Elisabeth. Married Patricia Jean Hindmarsh, September 23, 2005.
Stepchildren: Jennifer, Caroline, Juliet.