Background
Galvin, Jim was born on February 2, 1953 in Windsor, Australia.
Galvin, Jim was born on February 2, 1953 in Windsor, Australia.
Bachelor of Science, University Sydney, Australia, 1973. Bachelor of Engineering with honors, University Sydney, Australia, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, University Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1981.
Researcher Chamber of Mines South Africa Research Organization, Johannesburg, 1976—1982. Mining engineer Newcom Collieries, Newcastle, Australia, 1982—1985, deputy mine manager Australia, 1985—1988. Mine production supervisor Newcom Collieries Pty Ltd, 1985—1987.
Mine manager Angus Place Colliery, Lithgow, Australia, 1988—1993, Newcom Collieries, Lithgow, 1988—1992. Professor mining engineering University New South Wales, Sydney, 1992—2006, emeritus professor, since 2006. Managing director and consultant engineer Galvin and Associates, since 1999.
Member selection panel Churchill Fellowships, Sydney, 1994—2005. Fellow: Institute Engineers Australia, Australia Institute Mining and Metallurgy. Member: International Society Rock Mechanics, Risk Management Institute, Mine Managers Association Australia.
Married Elizabeth McKay.