Michael Rycroft

Background

Rycroft, Michael was born on July 15, 1938 in Rickmansworth, England. Son of John Lambert and Molly Elizabeth (Riglen) Rycroft.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Imperial College, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge U., 1964.

Career

Lecturer, Southamptom U., United Kingdom, 1966-1979; head atmospheric science division, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1979-1990; professor aerospace, Cranfield U., United Kingdom, 1990-1994; head school science and applications, International Space U., Illkirch, France, since 1995.

Membership

Member International Academy Astronautics, Institute Mathematics and its Applications (secretary 1992-1995).

Connections

Married Mary Cheeseright, August 12, 1967. Children: Matthew, David, Daniel.

Father:

John Lambert Rycroft

Mother:

Molly Elizabeth (Riglen) Rycroft

Spouse:

Mary Cheeseright

child:

Matthew Rycroft

child:

Daniel Rycroft

child:

David Rycroft