Roger Matthew Gifford

Background

Gifford, Roger Matthew was born on March 13, 1944 in Worcester, England. Son of Peter Walter and Betty Elaine (Pearson) Gifford.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, U. Nottingham, England, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1969.

Career

Research scientist, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Australia, Canberra, since 1970; section head, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Division of Plant Industry, Canberra, 1977-1987; subprogram leader, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Division of Plant Industry, Canberra, since 1988.

Achievements

• Roger Matthew Gifford has been listed as a notable Research scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: recreational and display folk dancing, walking, cycling, music.

Connections

Married Jean Kathryn Grossman, July 25, 1970. Children: Jamie Andrew, Toby Michael.

Father:

Peter Walter Gifford

Mother:

Betty Elaine (Pearson) Gifford

Spouse:

Jean Kathryn Grossman

child:

Toby Michael Gifford

child:

Jamie Andrew Gifford