Background
McWhinnie, William Robin was born on July 10, 1937 in London. Son of William Clark and Mary Gabriel (Birch) McWhinnie.
McWhinnie, William Robin was born on July 10, 1937 in London. Son of William Clark and Mary Gabriel (Birch) McWhinnie.
Bachelor of Science, Queen Mary College, London, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Queen Mary College, London, 1960; Doctor of Science, Queen Mary College, London, 1973.
Lecturer, Aquinas U. College, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1960-1962; lecturer, Queen Elizabeth College, London, 1962-1967; reader, Aston U., Birmingham, England, 1967-1973; professor, Aston U., Birmingham, England, since 1973. Pro-vice chancelor Aston U., Birmingham, 1974-1976. Head of chemistry, 1979-1986.
Fellow Royal Society Chemistry, Royal Society Arts. Institution Chemical Engineers (companion).
Married Vinitha Lilamani Rodrigo, January 16, 1961. Children: Sean Lakshman William, Neil Rohan Clark.