Background
Kirby, John Macintosh was born on April 1, 1954 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Son of Edward John Michael and Jean (Macintosh) Kirby. arrived in Australia, 1985.
Kirby, John Macintosh was born on April 1, 1954 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. Son of Edward John Michael and Jean (Macintosh) Kirby. arrived in Australia, 1985.
Degree in geology with honors, U. Nottingham (England)., 1976; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Durham (England), 1980.
Lecturer, U. Durham, 1980-1981; researcher, Warren Spring Laboratory, Stevenage, England, 1981-1985; principal research scientist, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Land and Water, Canberra, Australia, since 1985.
Member International Soil Science Society, Australian Soil Science Society.
Married Diana June Hammond, September 1, 1978. Children: Joanna, Emma, Robert.