Michael Francis Land

Background

Land, Michael Francis was born on April 12, 1942 in Dartmouth, England. Son of Frank William and Norah Beatrice Land.

Education

Bachelor In Zoology, Cambridge University, England, 1960. Master of Arts, Cambridge University, England, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology, University College London, 1967.

Career

Junior lecturer University College London, 1966—1967. Miller fellow University California, 1967—1969, assistant professor, 1969—1971. Lecturer University Sussex, England, 1971—1978, reader England, 1978—1984, professor England, since 1984.

Member editorial board Journal Comparative Physiology, Germany, since 1980.

Achievements

• Michael Francis Land has been listed as a noteworthy biology professor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Animal Eyes (Oxford Animal Biology)

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Membership

Fellow: Royal Society London (member council 2003-2005).

Interests

• Music, gardening.

Connections

Married Judith Drinkwater (divorced). 1 child Adam; Married Rosemary Clarke Land, December 6, 1980. 1 child Katharine.

Father:

Frank William Land

Mother:

Norah Beatrice Land

Spouse:

Judith Drinkwater

Spouse:

Rosemary Clarke Land

child:

Adam Land

child:

Katharine Land