Background
Kelly, John Joseph was born in Newry, Ireland. Son of James and Rita (Curran) Kelly.
Kelly, John Joseph was born in Newry, Ireland. Son of James and Rita (Curran) Kelly.
Bachelor in Engineering, University College Dublin, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, University College Dublin, 1969.
Process engineer Esso Company, Southampton, England, 1957-1958. Plant supervisor Irish Refining Company, Cork, 1958-1963. Lecturer, associate professor chemical engineering, dean University College Dublin, 1963-1986, registrar, 1986-1995, professor, director international office, 1995-1997, professor emeritus, since 1995.
Visiting Fulbright professor University Maryland, College Park, 1969-1970. Executive director The Ireland-United States Commission for Educational Exchange or Fulbright Commission, 1997-2000. Non-executive director CHC Helicopter Corporation, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, since 2000.
Executive director Ireland Canada University Foundation, since 1994. Fellow Institute Engineers Ireland., Institution Chemical Engineers (United Kingdom), Irish Fulbright Alumni Association (founder, president 1996-2000), Irish Academy Engineering.
Married Nora Doyle, May 24, 1968. Children: James, Mary Louise, Michael, John.