Background

Modder, Wester Wemyss Douglas was born on January 16, 1934 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Son of Douglas William and Hyacinthe Monica (Harridge) Modder.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Ceylon, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Manchester, England, 1965.

Career

Lecturer in zoology, U. Ceylon, Peradeniya, 1965-1970; senior lecturer in zoology, U. Ceylon, Peradeniya, 1970-1973; senior lecturer in zoology, U. Ibadan, Nigeria, 1973-1980; reader in zoology, U. Ibadan, Nigeria, 1980-1983; professor zoology, U. Ibadan, Nigeria, 1983-1996; director, Tea Research Institute, Sri Lanka, since 1996. Visiting scientist International Institute Tropical Agriculture, Benin Republic, 1993-1996. Director Zoological Gardens, U. Ibadan, 1984-1985, head department of zoology, 1987-1990.

Achievements

• Wester Wemyss Douglas Modder has been listed as a notable Insect scientist, zoologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, walking, people-watching.

Connections

Married Jeanne Barbara Gonsal, December 29, 1960 (deceased 1987). Children: Rosalie-Ann, Joanna;m. Titilola Adebimpé Adejimi, June 18, 1992.

Father:

Douglas William Modder

Mother:

Hyacinthe Monica (Harridge) Modder

Spouse:

Jeanne Barbara Gonsal

child:

Rosalie-Ann Modder

child:

Joanna;m. Titilola Adebimpé Adejimi Modder

child:

June 18 Modder

child:

1992 Modder