Background
Syers, John Keith was born May 4, 1939 in Colne, Lancashire, England. Son of Hervy Syers and Elsie Overing
Syers, John Keith was born May 4, 1939 in Colne, Lancashire, England. Son of Hervy Syers and Elsie Overing
Bachelor of Science with honors, Durham King's College, Newcastle, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Durham King's College, Newcastle, 1964; Doctor of Science, University Canterbury, Christchurch, 1975; Biotechnology, Algeria, 2002.
Assistant and associate professor University Wisconsin, Madison, 1966—1972; professor soil science Massey University, New Zealand, 1972—1985; dean faculty agricultural University Newcastle, 1989—1992, professor soil science, 1986—2000; vice president Naresuan University, Thailand, 2000—2004, consultant to president, since 2009; dean School Sci. Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand, 2004—2008, advisor to president Thailand, 2008—2009; Chair science advisory committee World Phosphate Institute, Casablanca, since 1997; governor board CABI International, 1991—1994; president New Zealand Society Soil Sci., Wellington, 1980—1982; Co-editor: (book) Efficiency of Soil & Fertilizer Phosphorus, 2008 (Doctor of Philosophy price from Nancy University, 2008); contributor articles to professional journals.
Spouse Valerie Dewhirst Syers.