John David Harrison

Background

Harrison, John David was born on November 23, 1933 in Oxford, England. Son of Alick Robin and Margaret Edith (Ross) Harrison.

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Sciences, University Cambridge, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, University Cambridge, 1969.

Career

Design and site engineer, Freemen Fox & Partners, London, 1957-1961; research engineer, TWI, Cambridge, 1962-1969; head of fracture research, TWI, Cambridge, 1969-1977; head of engineering research, TWI, Cambridge, 1977-1984; manager engineering and materials, TWI, Cambridge, 1984-1992; associate director, TWI, Cambridge, since 1992. Chairman Commission XIII of International Institute Welding, 1974-1989. Chairman British Studies Institution committee WEE/37, since 1985.

Director Plant Integrity Ltd., Cambridge, since 1997. Chairman United Kingdom Committee on Structural Integrity, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• John David Harrison has been listed as a noteworthy mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Academy Engineering, Institution Mechanical Engineers, Welding Institute (Harry Booker medal 1995). Member Institution Civil Engineers, Academy Experts.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, hill walking, gardening.

Connections

Married Primrose Armstrong, September 14, 1957. Children: Andrew, Peter, Susan.

Father:

Alick Robin Harrison

Mother:

Margaret Edith (Ross) Harrison

Spouse:

Primrose Armstrong

child:

Susan Harrison

child:

Andrew Harrison

child:

Peter Harrison