Background
Shields, Thomas James was born on March 30, 1943 in Larne, Northern Ireland. Son of Hugh Douther and Teresa (Caarol) Shields.
Shields, Thomas James was born on March 30, 1943 in Larne, Northern Ireland. Son of Hugh Douther and Teresa (Caarol) Shields.
Master of Science, University Edinburgh, 1983. Doctor of Philosophy, University Ulster, 1991.
Lecturer, Ulster Polytech, 1981-1994; senior lecturer, U. Ulster, 1984-1994; professor, U. Ulster, since 1994. Consultant in field.
Fellow Chartered Institute Builders, Association Building Engineers, Institute of Fire Engineers, Fire and Disabled People in Building, Escape of Disabled People from Fire.
Married Annette Stewart, January 3, 1965. Children: Paul Fergus, Gainne Marie, Mary Helena, Gregory James, Gavin Eamon.