Background
Savage, Michael John was born on January 7, 1953 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. Son of Ronald Dennis and Blanche Mary (Williams) Savage.
agrometeorologist educator researcher
Savage, Michael John was born on January 7, 1953 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. Son of Ronald Dennis and Blanche Mary (Williams) Savage.
Bachelor of Science, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1974. Bachelor of Science with honors, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1975. Doctor of Philosophy, University Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, 1983.
Lecturer, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1977-1981;
senior lecturer, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1982-1983;
associate professor, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1985-1987;
ad hominem professor, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1988-1989;
professor (post level 7), U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, since 1994;
professor, head department agronomy, U. Natal, Pietermaritzburg, since 1994;
vice chairman research committee, U. Natal, Durban, Pietermaritzburg, since 1996. Visiting scientist Blackland Research Laboratory, USDA, 1984, Michigan State University, EastLansing, 1984. Visiting scientist/professor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., College Station, 1992.
Director Campbell Science South Africa, Stellenbosch, 1997.
Preacher Christian Fellowship, Pietermaritzburg, since 1994. BoardermasterSt. Charles College, Pietermaritzburg, 1976-1978. Lieutenant South African Army, 1976-1993.
Member American Meteorological Society, Agricultural Science Association Natal (president 1976-1980, 85-86), American Society Agronomy, International Soil Science Society, South African Society Crop Production (gold medal 1998), Soil Science Society South Africa (article reviewer).
Son of; married Meryl Ann Venter, December 24, 1977.