Background
Schofield, William Hunter was born on October 22, 1940 in Perth, Australia. Son of Charles Campbell and Winifred Elvena (Hunter) Schofield.
researcher aeronautical engineer
Schofield, William Hunter was born on October 22, 1940 in Perth, Australia. Son of Charles Campbell and Winifred Elvena (Hunter) Schofield.
Bachelor Mechanical Engineering, University Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1961. Master Engineering Science, University Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1969.
Research scientist Aeronautical Research Laboratory, Melbourne, 1969-1976, senior research scientist, 1976-1981, principal research scientist, 1981-1986, senior principal research scientist, 1986-1988, superintendent aero propulsion division, 1988, chief flight mechanics and propulsion, 1988-1992, chief airframes and engines, 1992-1994, first assistant secretary science policy, 1994-1995. Director Aeronautical and Maritime Research Laboratory, 1995—2001, Schofield Science and Technology Proprietary Ltd., since 2001, Australian Submarine Corporation Ltd., since 2006. Invitational professor Arizona State University, Tempe, 1979.
Director Cooperative Research Center, Melbourne, 1992-1993, Defence Technologies of Australia, New South Wales, 1991-1994, Australian Submarine Corporation, AMOG Pty Ltd., Aerospace Australia Pty Ltd., Amog Consultant. External member faculty engineering University Melbourne, 1991-1994. Board directors Australian Submarine Сorporation.
Chairman Division Aerospace Australian. Chairman Cooperative Research Center Advanced Composite Structures, since 2007.
Fellow Australian Academy Technological Sciences and Engineering, Royal Aeronautical Society. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Married Hilary Lawrence Adams, May 22, 1965. Children: Penelope Ellen, William.