Background
Dean, John Francis was born on January 25, 1946 in Liverpool, England. Son of Geoffrey Joseph and Norah Mary (Devlin) Dean. arrived in South Africa, 1948.
Dean, John Francis was born on January 25, 1946 in Liverpool, England. Son of Geoffrey Joseph and Norah Mary (Devlin) Dean. arrived in South Africa, 1948.
Bachelor of Science, Capetown (South Africa) University, 1966. Bachelor of Science in Physics with honors, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, 1968. Postgraduate in radio astronomy, Manchester University, England, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy, Manchester University, England, 1973.
Astronomer, Council Science Industrial Research, Capetown, 1973-1980; senior officer main office, Electricity Supply Commission/ESKOM, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1981-1986; senior scientist modelling and development, production optimisation, system operations, Electricity Supply Commission/ESKOM, Johannesburg, South Africa, since 1987.
Member South African Institute Physics, Operations Research Society South Africa, South African Council Natural Scientists, South African I.E.E.
Married Ann Maureen Wamsteker, April 17, 1978. Children: Geoffrey Richard, Pamela Mary.