John Laurence Wilkes

Background

Wilkes, John Laurence was born on May 9, 1962 in Bognor Regis, W. Sussex, United Kingdom. Son of Laurence Noel and Denise Mavis (Fisher) Wilkes.

Education

Bachelor, Kings College, 1984. Master of Arts, Kings College, 1988. Doctor of Philosophy, Kings College, 1989.

Career

Physics/surface science design, Computing Devices Limited company, St. Leonards, United Kingdom, 1984-1986; engineer senior electronics, Cambridge Mass Special, Bar Hill, United Kingdom, 1989-1992; engineer senior electronics, Kratos Analytical Ltd., Manchester, United Kingdom, 1992-1993; founder, Axsys Design, Malton, N. Yorks., United Kingdom, since 1993.

Achievements

• John Laurence Wilkes has been listed as a noteworthy instrumentation designer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Physics, Oxford and District Astronomical Society (founder, treasurer).

Interests

• Avocations: astronomy, cycling, target shooting, Go, guitar.

Connections

Married Elaine Marie McCash, August 13, 1987. 1 child, Helen Sarah.

Father:

Laurence Noel Wilkes

Mother:

Denise Mavis (Fisher) Wilkes

Spouse:

Elaine Marie McCash

child:

Helen Sarah Wilkes