Simon Alexander Wilde

Background

Wilde, Simon Alexander was born on August 10, 1945 in Telford, England. Son of Clarence William and Joan Mary Wilde. arrived in Australia, 1972.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors, Exeter (Devon, England) University, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in Geology, Exeter (Devon, England) University, 1971.

Career

Geologist level 1, Geological Survey, Perth, Australia, 1972-1976; geologist level 2, Geological Survey, Perth, 1976-1981; lecturer, Curtin U., Perth, 1981-1988; senior lecturer, Curtin U., Perth, 1988-1991; head of school, Curtin U., Perth, since 1991; associate professor, Curtin U., Perth, since 1993. Discoverer largest goldmine in Australia, Boddington, 1976. Co-discoverer world's oldest crystals, Jack Hills, Australia, 1986.

Achievements

• Simon Alexander Wilde has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Geological Society Australia (chairman West Australia branch 1989-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, music.

Connections

Married Irene Patricia Hill, January 6, 1968 (divorced 1980). Children: Helen Louise, Caroline Maria. Married Antoinette Kanaris, December 10, 1983.

Father:

Clarence William Wilde

Mother:

Joan Mary Wilde

Spouse:

Irene Patricia Hill

Spouse:

Antoinette Kanaris

child:

Caroline Maria Wilde

child:

Helen Louise Wilde