John Derek Bewley

Background

Bewley, John Derek was born on December 11, 1943 in Preston, Lancashire, England. Son of Clifford and Marion Bewley.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. London, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, U. London, 1968; Doctor of Science, U. London, 1983.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Calgary, Alberta, 1970-1973; associate professor, U. Calgary, Alberta, 1973-1977; professor biology, U. Calgary, Alberta, 1977-1985; professor, department chairman botany, U. Guelph, Ontario, 1985-1990; professor botany, U. Guelph, since 1990; director plant biological program, U. Guelph, 1993-1994.

Achievements

• John Derek Bewley has been listed as a noteworthy Botany researcher, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Canada (rapporteur plant biology division 1984-1985, convenor 1985-1987). Member Canada Society Plant Physiologists (Communicative Disorders Nelson award 1978, Gold medal 1992, secretary 1983-1985, vice president 1987-1988, president 1988-1990), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Canada (chairman plant biology grant selection committee 1988-1990).

Connections

Married Christine E. Nee Kite, September 3, 1966. Children: Alexander, Janette Louise.

Father:

Clifford Bewley

Mother:

Marion Bewley

Spouse:

Christine E. Nee Kite

child:

Alexander Bewley

child:

Janette Louise Bewley