Richard John Harris

Background

Harris, Richard John was born on April 14, 1950 in Adelaide, Australia. Son of John and Iris Harris.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Adelaide, 1971; Bachelor of Science (honorary), University Adelaide, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Adelaide, 1974.

Career

Research officer, Telecom Australia, Melbourne, 1974-1976; senior research officer, Telecom Australia, Melbourne, 1976-1980; engineer, Telecom Research laboratories, Melbourne, 1980-1984; principal engineer, Telecom Research Labs, Melbourne, 1984-1988; associate professor, Bond U., Gold Coast, Australia, 1989-1992; associate professor, Queensland U. Technology, Brisbane, Australia, 1992; professor, director CATT Center, Royal Melbourne Institute Technology, Melbourne, since 1993.

Achievements

• Richard John Harris has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Australian Institute Engineers. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Australian Computer Society.

Interests

• Avocations: competitive tennis, bush walking, swimming.

Connections

Married Alana Alice Gregg, September 19, 1981. Children: Susan, Michael.

Father:

John Harris

Mother:

Iris Harris

Spouse:

Alana Alice Gregg

child:

Michael Harris

child:

Susan Harris