John Peter George Farr

Background

Farr, John Peter George was born on June 28, 1931 in Bristol, Great Britain. Son of John Farr and Elizabeth Rose Yeo.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors I, University Birmingham, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Birmingham, 1954.

Career

Scientific officer Royal Navy Science Service, Great Britain, 1955-1956. Postdoctoral fellow University Birmingham, Great Britain, 1956-1958, J. Lucas fellow Great Britain, 1959-1974, lecturer and senior lecturer Great Britain, 1975-1998. Dir Wymark Ltd, England, since 1997.

Achievements

• John Peter George Farr has been listed as a notable materials scientist, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: Institute Metal Finishing (ed Transactions of Institute Metal Finishing since 1992, president 1999—2001). Member: City of London, Freeman.

Interests

• Travel, scientific charities, reading, sailing.

Connections

Married Margaret Rose, September 7, 1970. Children: Abigail Elizabeth, Naomi Ruth.