Ronald Mason

Background

Mason, Ronald was born on July 22, 1930 in Merthyr Vale, Wales. Son of David John and Olwen (James) Mason.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics with honors, University Wales, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University London, 1953. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Wales, 1987.

Career

Lecturer, Imperial College London 1960-1963. Professor, University of Sheffield 1963-1970. Professor, University of Sussex 1970-1988.

Chief Scientific Adviser, Ministry of Defence 1977-1983. Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Sussex 1977-1978. Many visiting professorships in Australia, Canada, France, Israel, New Zealand and United States of America 1965-1983, Institute Relations, University College, of Wales.

Defence Consultant and Lecturer since 1983. Chairman Hunting Ltd. 1986-1987, Systems Integration Technology Ltd. since 1987.

Director Thomson (UK) Holdings Ltd. President British Hydromechanics Research Association since 1986. Chairman Council for Arms Control, London since 1986.

Works

• Other Work

  • Contributor numerous articles to professional journals.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society, Royal Society Chemistry, Institute Physics.

Interests

• Gardening.

Connections

Married E. Pauline Pattinson, March 22, 1953 (divorced 1978). Children: Carolyn Susan, Anne Fiona, Helen Sian. Married Elizabeth Rosemary Grey-Edwards, April 12, 1979.

Father:

David John Mason

Mother:

Olwen (James) Mason

Spouse:

E. Pauline Pattinson

Spouse:

Elizabeth Rosemary Grey-Edwards

child:

Carolyn Susan Mason

child:

Anne Fiona Mason

child:

Helen Sian Mason