Background
Francis, Thomas was born on September 6, 1955 in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. Son of Iype and Brigietha Francis.
Francis, Thomas was born on September 6, 1955 in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India. Son of Iype and Brigietha Francis.
Bachelor of Science, University Kerala, 1977. Master of Science, University Kerala, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Organic Chemistry, University Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, 2005.
Lecturer chemistry Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, 1979—1990, senior lecturer chemistry, 1991—1996. Trainer for the mentally and physically disabled Special Persons Alternative Needs Trust, Christchurch, 1997—1999. Tutor and demonstrator University Canterbury, since 2000.
Program coordinator National Service Scheme, Muvattupuzha, 1982—1987. Adult education coordinator Government India, Muvattupuzha, 1983—1986. Director Farmers Co-operative Bank, Kalloorkad, Kerala, India, 1987—1996.
Secretary Co-operative Book Store, Muvattupuzha, 1991—1995.
Local leader Kerala Congress, Muvatttupuzha, 1972—1995. Parish pastoral council member St.Mary's Parish, Christchurch, 2002—2005.
Married Mariamma George, December 29, 1983. Children: Johnpaul Thomas, Brigiet Thomas.