Background
Lawrenson, Peter John was born on March 12, 1933 in Prescot, Lanceshire, England. Son of John and Emily (Houghton) Lawrenson.
educator entrepreneur electrical engineer
Lawrenson, Peter John was born on March 12, 1933 in Prescot, Lanceshire, England. Son of John and Emily (Houghton) Lawrenson.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University Manchester, England, 1954. Master of Science, University Manchester, England, 1956. Doctor of Science, University Manchester, England, 1971.
Lecturer, University of Leeds 1961-1965, Reader 1965-1966, Professor, of Electrical Engineering since 1966, Head, Department, of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1974-1984, Chairman Faculty of Science and Applied Science 80. Chairman Switched Reluctance Drives Ltd. since 1981, Manager Director since 1986. Deputy President l.E.E. 1990-1992.
Other professional appointments. James Alfred Ewing.
Fellow (life) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (Edison medal, 2005), Institution Electrical Engineers (president 1992-1993. Faraday medal 1990, others), Royal Academy Engineering (Sir Frank Whittle medal 2005), Royal Society (Esso Energy Gold medal 1985).
Married Shirley Hannah Foster, 1958. 4 children.