Background
Whitelaw, James Hunter was born on January 28, 1936 in Newmains, Scotland. Son of James and Jean Ross (Scott) Whitelaw.
consultant engineering educator
Whitelaw, James Hunter was born on January 28, 1936 in Newmains, Scotland. Son of James and Jean Ross (Scott) Whitelaw.
Bachelor of Science, Glasgow University, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Glasgow University, 1961. Doctor of Science, London University, 1981.
Doctor of Science (honorary), Lisbon University, 1980. Doctor of Science (honorary), Valencia University, 1996. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Dublin, 1999.
Doctor of Science (honorary), University Athens, 2002.
Research associate, Brown U., Providence, 1961-1965; lecturer, Imperial College, London, 1963-1969; reader, Imperial College, London, 1969-1974; professor, Imperial College, London, since 1974.
Fellow Royal Academy Engineering, Institute Mechanical Engineers, Royal Society, City and Guild Institute, United States National Academy Engineering (foreign associate).
Married Elizabeth Shields. Children: Alan Scott, David Stuart, James Douglas.