Robert Robin Christopher Lock

Background

Lock, Robert Robin Christopher was born on August 14, 1925 in Hampton, Middlesex, England. Son of Christopher Noel Hunter and Lillian Mary (Gillman) Lock.

Education

Bachelor, Cambridge University, England, 1945. Doctor of Philosophy, Cambridge University, England, 1954.

Career

From science officer to principal science officer National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Midda, England, 1956-1970. Senior principal science officer Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, England, 1970-1985. Visiting research professor City University, London, from 1985.

Consultant Engineering Science Data Unit, London, since 1985.

Achievements

• Achievements include research in transonic aerodynamics. Airfoil and wing design. Viscous/inviscid interactions.
  
  Wind-tunnel design.

Membership

Fellow Royal Aeronautical Society, Institute Math and Its Applications. Associate fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Connections

Father:

Christopher Noel Hunter Lock

Mother:

Lillian Mary (Gillman) Lock