John Keith Nelson

Background

Nelson, John Keith was born on July 3, 1943 in Oldham, Lancashire, England. Son of John Collins and Joyce Palfrey Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University London, 1965, Doctor of Philosophy, 1969. Research fellow U. London, 1966-1969, lecturer, 1969-1978, reader, 1978-1979. Research manager General Electric, Schenectady, 1979-1982.

Professor electrical power engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1982, head department.

Examiner U. Sri Lanka, 1970-1985. Consultant in field

Career

Research fellow University London, 1966-1969, lecturer, 1969-1978, reader, 1978-1979. Research manager General Electric, Schenectady, New York, 1979-1982. Professor electrical power engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, since 1982, Philip Sporn professor, since 2001, head department, 1987—2001.

Examiner University Sri Lanka, 1970—1985. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• John Keith Nelson has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (technical vice president Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society 1991-1992, Whitehead Memorial lecturer 1993, administrative vice president 1993-1994, president 1995-1996, technical activities board 1995-1996, membership development committee since 1997, Hans Tropper memorial lecturer 2002, Forster Distinguished Service award 1998, Millennium medal 2000), Institute Electrical Engineers (United Kingdom).

Interests

• Squash, sailing, scuba diving, flying.

Connections

Married Christine Anne Baker, February 10, 1968. Children: David John, Peter Mark.

Father:

John Collins Nelson

Mother:

Joyce Palfrey Nelson

Spouse:

Christine Anne Baker

child:

David John Nelson

child:

Peter Mark Nelson