Background
CORMACK, John Dewar was born on May 15, 1870. 2nd son of late Alexander Cormack, Dumbarton, N.B.
CORMACK, John Dewar was born on May 15, 1870. 2nd son of late Alexander Cormack, Dumbarton, N.B.
Dumbarton Academy; Glasgow University. Bachelor of Science.
Lecturer in Electrical Technology, Yorkshire College, Leeds, 1892 (Victoria University Extension Lecturer). University Assistant in Engineering and Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Glasgow University, 1896. Secretary, International Engineering Congress (Glasgow), 1901.
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University College, London, since 1901. Member of Senate, University of London. Associate.
Member of Institution of Civil Engineers. Member Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Member of Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Golf and other outdoor sports.
Spouse 1902, Fanny, y.daughter of late John Lister, Leeds.