Stephen Thompson

Background

Thompson, Stephen was born on May 17, 1949 in Blackburn, England. Son of Joseph Thomas and Elsie (Ward) Thompson.

Education

Bachelor of Science with honors 1st class, University Salford, United Kingdom, 1971. Master of Science, City University, London, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1981.

Career

Student apprentice, Mullards, Blackburn, United Kingdom, 1965-1971; dynamics engineer, Hawker Siddely Dynamics, Hatfield, United Kingdom, 1972-1973; control engineer, TNPG, Warrington, United Kingdom, 1973-1974; lecturer, Queen's University of Belfast, 1974-1990; senior lecturer, Queen's University of Belfast, 1990-1994; reader in mechanic engineering, Queen's University of Belfast, since 1994.

Achievements

• Stephen Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy Engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute Measurement and Control (editor since 1993, vice president since 1996).

Interests

• Avocations: kite flying, antique clocks, hill walking.

Connections

Married Stella Ann Haworth, May 17, 1978. Children: Andrea Hannah, Philip Stephen.

Father:

Joseph Thomas Thompson

Mother:

Elsie (Ward) Thompson

Spouse:

Stella Ann Haworth

child:

Andrea Hannah Thompson

child:

Philip Stephen Thompson