Background
Chaikin, Malcolm was born on December 16, 1923. Son of Max Benny and Bessie (Whitgob) Chaikin.
Chaikin, Malcolm was born on December 16, 1923. Son of Max Benny and Bessie (Whitgob) Chaikin.
Bachelor of Science, Leeds University, England, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Leeds University, England, 1953.
Research scientist Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Sydney, Australia, 1953-1955. Professor University New South Wales, 1955-1988, pro-vice-chancellor, 1984-1988, dean faculty applied science, 1961-1984, head School Textile Technology, 1955-1984. Distinguished visiting profl Victoria University, since 1995.
President Benevolent Society New South Wales, Royal Hospital for Women, since 1978. Chairman board directors National Institute Dramatic Art, 1973-1988. Fellow Textile Institute Great Britain (vice president 1972-1975), Australian Academy Forensic Sciences (president 1978-1980, vice president 1976-1978, 80—, honorary life member 1983), Australian Academy Technological Sciences, Royal Society Arts, Australian Golf Club.
Married Dorothy Elizabeth Tull, May 15, 1950. Married Lynette Ruth Morphett, May 1, 1994. Children: Gwendoline Rebecca Chaikin Bryan, Elizabeth Jane Chaikin Beckett, David Anthony, Michael Alexander, Gregory Martin, Catriona Emily.
