John Townend

geophysicist at VUW in New Zealand
Person human Q57821754
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John Townend

Summary

John Townend is a human[1]. He worked as a researcher[2] and geophysicist[3].

Key Facts

  • John Townend held citizenship in New Zealand[4].
  • John Townend worked as a researcher[2].
  • John Townend's professions included geophysicist[3].
  • John Townend held the position of full professor[5].
  • John Townend was employed by Victoria University of Wellington[6].
  • John Townend's education included a stint at University of Otago[7].
  • John Townend's education included a stint at Massey University[8].
  • John Townend was educated at Stanford University[9].
  • A notable student of John Townend was Steve Jenkins[10].
  • A notable student of John Townend was Richard Davy[11].
  • A notable student of John Townend was Samuel Taylor-Offord[12].
  • A notable student of John Townend was Zara Rawlinson[13].
  • A notable student of John Townend was Q141097723[14].
  • John Townend received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].
  • John Townend is recorded as male[16].
  • John Townend's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Townend supervised Yannik Behr as a doctoral student[18].
  • John Townend supervised Carolin M. Boese as a doctoral student[19].
  • John Townend supervised Francesco Civilini as a doctoral student[20].
  • John Townend supervised Chet J. Hopp as a doctoral student[21].
  • John Townend supervised Cécile Massiot as a doctoral student[22].
  • John Townend supervised Laura-May Baratin as a doctoral student[23].
  • John Townend supervised Konstantinos Michailos as a doctoral student[24].
  • John Townend supervised Calum John Chamberlain as a doctoral student[25].
  • John Townend supervised Bryant Chow as a doctoral student[26].

Body

Education

Educated at University of Otago[7], a public university[27], in New Zealand[28], founded in 1869[29], headquartered in Dunedin[30]; Massey University[8], a public university[31], in New Zealand[32], founded in 1927[33]; and Stanford University[9], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1885[36], headquartered in Stanford[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include researcher[2] and geophysicist[3]. Among John Townend's employers was Victoria University of Wellington[6]. He held the position of full professor[5]. Notable students include Steve Jenkins[10], a geologist[38]; Richard Davy[11], a researcher[39]; Samuel Taylor-Offord[12], a researcher[40]; Zara Rawlinson[13], a researcher[41]; and Q141097723[14]. Doctoral students include Yannik Behr[18], a researcher[42]; Carolin M. Boese[19], a researcher[43]; Francesco Civilini[20], a researcher[44]; Chet J. Hopp[21], a researcher[45]; Cécile Massiot[22], a researcher[46]; and Laura-May Baratin[23], a researcher[47].

Recognition

John Townend received the Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].

FAQs

What did John Townend do for work?

John Townend worked as researcher[2] and geophysicist[3].

Where did John Townend go to school?

John Townend was educated at University of Otago[7], Massey University[8], and Stanford University[9].

What awards did John Townend receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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