Ralph Parker

Background

Parker, Ralph was born on December 3, 1926 in Porth, Wales, United Kingdom. Son of Harry and Dorothy Eliziabeth (Wilson) Parker.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Swansea, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Swansea, 1969; Doctor of Science, U. Swansea, 1984.

Career

Research engineer, Brush Ele. Engineering Company, Loughboroug, England, 1947-1949; scientific officer, Ministry Supply, London, 1950-1957; design engineer, Rolls Royce Company, Derby, England, 1957-1958; design engineer, English Elec. Company, Whetstone, England, 1958-1964; lecturer, reader, professor, U. Wales, Swansea, 1964-1994; professor emeritus, U. Wales, Swansea, since 1994.

Achievements

• Ralph Parker has been listed as a noteworthy Mechanical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Institute Mech. Engineers, Institute Acoustics. Member Royal Aero. Society.

Connections

Married Betty Frank, April 28,1951. 3 children.

Father:

Harry Parker

Mother:

Dorothy Eliziabeth (Wilson) Parker

Spouse:

Betty Frank