Background
Sims, Ralph Ernest Harper was born on September 9, 1947 in London. Arrived in New Zealand, 1971. Son of Sydney James Harper and Elizabeth Anne (Bausor) Sims.
Sims, Ralph Ernest Harper was born on September 9, 1947 in London. Arrived in New Zealand, 1971. Son of Sydney James Harper and Elizabeth Anne (Bausor) Sims.
Bachelor of Science, Reading (England) University, 1969. Master of Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, 1971.
Lecturer Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, 1971-1977, senior lecturer New Zealand, 1978-1985, 86-92, professor New Zealand, since 1992, director Center for Energy Research New Zealand. Lecturer University London, 1977-1978. Programme manager Energy Technology Support Unit, Harwell, England, 1985-1986.
Project manager Center for Advanced Engineering, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1995-1996. Convenor New Zealand Sustainable Energy Forum.
Counselor New Zealand Outward Bound Trust, Wellington, 1983-1989. Fellow Institute Agricultural Engineers. Member New Zealand Solar Action.
Married Catherine Elisabeth Davison, July 31, 1971. Children: Adam James Harper, Miranda Charlotte.