John Hill

Background

Hill, John was born on August 2, 1937 in Birmingham, England. Son of Alexander James and Doris Ethel (Burman) Hill.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, University Nottingham, England, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Birmingham, 1962.

Career

Research worker biometrical genetics unit Agricultural Research Council, Birmingham, 1962-1966. From science officer to principal science officer Welsh Plant Breeding Station, Aberystwyth, Wales, 1966-1987. Visiting lecturer Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen, Denmark, since 1991.

Member editorial board Journal Euphytica.

Achievements

• John Hill has been listed as a noteworthy geneticist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, British Genetical Society (member plant and animal breeding committee 1975-1978), European Association Research Plant Breeding (chairman biometrics section since 1984).

Connections

Married Ann Mary Isaac, June 7, 1969. Children: Anna Louise, Stephen Andrew, Rebecca Maree.

Father:

Alexander James Hill

Mother:

Doris Ethel (Burman) Hill

Spouse:

Ann Mary Isaac

child:

Rebecca Maree Hill

child:

Anna Louise Hill

child:

Stephen Andrew Hill