Background
Duke, Michael David was born on January 17, 1964 in London. Son of Roger and Pauline Duke.
Duke, Michael David was born on January 17, 1964 in London. Son of Roger and Pauline Duke.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering with honors, South Bank Polytechnic, London, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy in Active Suspensions, South Bank University, London.
Trainee design engineer Darenth Equipment Ltd, Erith, Kent, England, 1980—1984. Project engineer Smiths Industries, London, 1984—1985. Senior lecturer London South Bank University, 1985—2005, University Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, since 2005.
Technical director Solion Ltd, London, 2002—2005. Team manager London South Bank University United Kingdom Solar Racing Car Team, 1996—2005. Head sustainable transport research centre London South Bank University, 1996—2005.
Head electric vehicle project University Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2005, head solar engineering research group, 2005. Member of Hamilton Orienteering Club.
Married Sheila Winter, May 6, 1989. Children: Emily, Oliver.