Background
Brown, Timothy John was born on November 9, 1937 in Hull, England. Son of Albert Henry and Vera (Ramsbotham) Brown.
Brown, Timothy John was born on November 9, 1937 in Hull, England. Son of Albert Henry and Vera (Ramsbotham) Brown.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Leicester University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, London University, 1964.
Lecturer zoology, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, 1965-1968; lecturer microbiology, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, 1968-1969; senior lecturer microbiology, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, 1969-1978; associate professor, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, 1978-1992; head department microbiology & genetics, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, since 1989; head school biological science, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, since 1992; professor microbiology, Massey U., Palmerston, New Zealand, since 1992. Leader M.U./N.Z.H.D. Amoeba Unit, 1972-1983, Giardia unit Ministry of Health, 1984-1995. Leader M.U./New Zealand M. of H. Protozoa Unit, since 1995.
Chair Health & Waste Disposal Committee, P.N.C.C., Palmerston, 1972-1976. Member Royal Society New Zealand, New Zealand Microbiology Society (president 1988-1990), Royal Society New Zealand Science and Environmental (committee member 1993-1995), Royal Society New Zealand Promoting Science and Technology (committee member 1993-1995), New Zealand Association Scientists (Science Communicator award 1991), New Zealand Water and Wastes Association (award 1994).
Married Beryl Ann Ireland, August 10, 1962 (divorced 1977). Children: James Seymour, Pania Lucy, Giles Hereward. Married Greer Sara Robertson, November 9, 1984.
Stepchildren: Shelley, Lisa.