Background
Smith, Ross Edward William was born on July 31, 1961 in Toowoomba, Australia. Son of Ian Kieth and Patricia Mary (Robson-Petch) Smith.
Smith, Ross Edward William was born on July 31, 1961 in Toowoomba, Australia. Son of Ian Kieth and Patricia Mary (Robson-Petch) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, James Cook U., Townsville, Australia, 1982; Bachelor of Science with honors, James Cook U., Townsville, Australia, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, James Cook U., Townsville, Australia, 1988.
From senior biologist to acting manager environmental, Oklahoma TEDI Mining Ltd., Tabubil, Papua., New Guinea, 1987-1992; chief scientist, Oklahoma TEDI Mining Ltd., Tabubil, Papua., New Guinea, 1994-1996; senior environmental scientist, BHP Engineering, Sydney, Australia, 1992-1994; director, R & D Environmental Proprietary Ltd., Brisbane, Australia, since 1996. Research assistant James Cook U., Townsville, 1982-1987. Damage assessment coordinator Broken Hill Proprietary Oil Spill Response Group, Melbourne, Australian, 1993-1996.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Australian Institute Biology, Australian Society for Limnology (Papua New Guinea representative 1991-1992), Australian Society for Fish Biology, Society.Environ. Toxicology and Chemistry, Australian Society for Ecotoxicology(Proportional navigation guidance representative 1994-1995, 97-).
Married Deborah Helen Pinsker, December 20, 1986. Children: Timothy William, Eleanor Meg.