Collins, Michael Armstrong Biography 1992
COLLINS, Michael Armstrong
Director-General, DSIR.
Born Hastings 11 December 1933. Married 1957 Avis Yvonne Burt; two children – Kenneth John (b […]), Annette Mary (b […]).
Educated Hastings Boys’ High School; Victoria University College, Wellington – MSc (Hons) 1957. Fellow Institute of Physics, London, NZ Institute of Physics, MIEE (London), MIPENZ.
Chartered engineer and chartered physicist. Formerly junior lecturer Victoria University College, Wellington 1958, other DSIR positions to 1989.
Research interests magnetic resonance quantum mechanics, specifically electron paramagnetic resonance – over 40 papers published in this field.
Past board and executive member Building Research Association of NZ 1981-88, board member Wool Research Association 1986-88, Coal Research Associating 1978-88, National Technology and Management Services 1987-90. Secretary Institute of Physics NZ branch 1968-70, chairman 1971-73, vice-chairman 1974-78.
Justice of the Peace 1974-.
Leisure activities include squash, fishing, Lions.
Address 7 Karaka Street, Wainuiomata.
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