Background
Catt, John Alfred was born on April 10, 1939 in Maidstone, England. Son of Reginald David Catt and Anne Steer.
educator researcher soil scientist
Catt, John Alfred was born on April 10, 1939 in Maidstone, England. Son of Reginald David Catt and Anne Steer.
Bachelor of Science in Geology, Hull University, Hull, England, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Hull University, Hull, England, 1963. Doctor of Science in Geology and Soil Science, Hull University, Hull, England, 1981.
Science officer Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, England, 1963-1969, senior science officer, 1969-1977, principal science officer, 1977-1988, 90-98, deputy head, 1988-1990. Honorary professor University College London, since 1998. Honorary professor Birkbeck College, London University, 1988-1998, Prague (Czech Republic) Agricultural University, since 1993, University East London, since 1997.
External examiner Kingston (England) Polytechnic, 1985-1988, Sheffield (England) University, 1990-1993, London Guildhall University, 1991-1995. Secretary Quaternary Research Association, London, 1974-1978, vice president, 1984-1987. Secretary Institution Geologists, London, 1981-1984.
Fellow: Geological Society (vice president 1996-1997). Member: International Soil Science Society (president paleosol working group 1986-1995), International Union Quaternary Research (president paleopedology commission 1986-1995), Institution Soil Scientists.
Married Diana Frances Gatward, April 23, 1975.