Martin John Earwicker FREng CCMI (born 11 May 1948) was Director of the National Museum of Science and Industry group of British museums (including the Science Museum, the National Railway Museum, and the National Media Museum) from 2006 until 2009.[1][2] Prior to taking on this role, he was Chief Executive of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Earwicker graduated with a degree in physics from the University of Surrey.[3] He previously worked as Managing Director of the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency and head of Science and Engineering at the Office of Science and Technology‚ part of the Department of Trade and Industry. He was elected a Fellow[4] of the Royal Academy of Engineering[5] in 2000.

From April 2009 until 2013, Earwicker was Vice-Chancellor of London South Bank University, replacing Deian Hopkin on his retirement.[6][7]

References

  1. ^ New Director Announced for NMSI, Press Release, Science Museum, 9 March 2006.
  2. ^ NMSI Director announces departure, Press Release, Science Museum, 9 March 2006.
  3. ^ "Featured Alumni". Alumni & Development. University of Surrey, UK. Archived from the original on 22 February 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
  4. ^ "List of Fellows".
  5. ^ "List of Fellows".
  6. ^ LSBU announces new Vice Chancellor, London South Bank University, 3 December 2008.
  7. ^ Vice Chancellor, London South Bank University.

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Academic offices Preceded byDeian Hopkin Vice-Chancellor ofLondon South Bank University 2009–2014 Succeeded byDavid Phoenix Cultural offices Preceded byLindsay Sharp Director of the National Museumof Science and Industry 2006–2009 Succeeded byMolly Jackson Business positions New office Chief Executive of Dstl 2001–2006 Succeeded byFrances Saunders


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