Robert Ian Harker

Background

Harker, Robert Ian was born on August 2, 1926 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of George Percival and Hilda Harker. came to the United States, 1953, naturalized, 1961.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1949; Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge (England) University, 1954; Master of Arts (honorary), University Pennsylvania, 1973.

Career

Assistant professor geology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1953-1956; senior scientist, Johns-Manville Corporation, Manville, New Jersey, 1956-1962; president, Tem-Pres Research Inc. (materials research and development), State College, 1962-1970; professor geology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1970-1995; department chairman geology, University of Pennsylvania, 1974-1979, 85-86. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Robert Ian Harker has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sub-Lieutenant Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, World World War World War II. Fellow Geological Society London, American Mineral. Society; member Mineral.

Society London.

Connections

Married Marina Adele Pundt, June 5, 1955;children: Elizabeth, Jennifer, Alexandra.

Father:

George Percival

Mother:

Hilda Harker

Spouse:

Marina Adele Pundt

child:

Alexandra Harker

child:

Jennifer Harker

child:

Elizabeth Harker