Background
Laing, Michael John was born on July 25, 1937 in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Son of Albert and Margaret (Roos) Laing.
Laing, Michael John was born on July 25, 1937 in Durban, Natal, South Africa. Son of Albert and Margaret (Roos) Laing.
Bachelor of Science, University Natal, 1958. Bachelor of Science (honorary), University Natal, 1959. Master of Science, University Natal, 1960.
Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1964.
Lecturer, U. Natal, 1964-1967; senior lecturer, U. Natal, 1968-1977; associate professor, U. Natal, 1978-1990; professor, U. Natal, since 1991. National executive Expo for Young Scientists, South Africa, since 1986.
Married Mary Elizabeth Burke, August 1963. Children: Eric, Robyn, Peter, Andrew, Margaret.