Background
Robinson, William Henry was born on October 2, 1938 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son of Leonard and Anne (Pointer) Robinson.
Robinson, William Henry was born on October 2, 1938 in Auckland, New Zealand. Son of Leonard and Anne (Pointer) Robinson.
Bachelor in Engineering, University Auckland, 1960. Master in Engineering, University Auckland, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1965.
Doctor of Science, Victoria University, 1995.
Mechanical engineer Mason Brothers, Auckland, 1961. Research fellow University Sussex, England, 1966—1967. Scientist Physics & Engineering Laboratory, Wgn, New Zealand, 1967—1985, Chief Executive Officer physics and engineering laboratory New Zealand, 1987—1991.
Principal scientist Industrial Research Ltd., New Zealand, 1991—1994. Chief Executive Officer Robinson Seismic Ltd., Wgn, New Zealand, since 1995. Board directors Antarctic Research Committee, New Zealand, 1979-1989.
Fellow Royal Society New Zealand, New Zealand Society Earthquake Engineers, New Zealand Institute Physics.
Married Barbara Jennifer Miller, December 16, 1961. Children: Riki, Michael, Sian.