Background
Sands, Roger was born on February 23, 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Arrived in New Zealand, 1995. Son of John Harmon and Mavis (Martin) Sands.
Sands, Roger was born on February 23, 1944 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Arrived in New Zealand, 1995. Son of John Harmon and Mavis (Martin) Sands.
Bachelor of Science with 1st class honors, Australian National University, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, 1972.
Research scientist division applied chemistry Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organization, Melbourne, Australia, 1972-1974, senior research scientist division soils Adelaide, Australia, 1974-1982. Director university studies School Forestry, University Melbourne, 1982-1995. Head School Forestry, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, since 1995.
Program leader Cooperative Research Center for Hardwood Fibre and Paper Science, Melbourne, 1992-1995.
Married Glenda Linda (divorced 1987). Children: Susan, Tony. Married Elizabeth Louise Rose, December 19, 1988.