Boyd, David Murray (1926 - 2016)

Summary

David Boyd was a geophysicist who was recognised internationally as an expert in the use of aerial magnetic surveys for geological mapping. For 13 years he conducted surveys in many parts of the world for London-based geological consulting firms, during which time he developed pioneering and widely-used methodologies for integrating aeromagnetics with geology. In 1969 Boyd became Professor of Geophysics at the University of Adelaide. As President of the Geological Society of Australia he advocated a revival of geological mapping in Australia. He contributed to innovations made by the South Australian Government in aerial surveys, which resulted in increased exploration and provided a model for data gathering by government bodies.

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Chronology

1947

Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc(Hons)),University of Glasgow

1947 - 1955

Career position - Lecturer in Geophysics, University of Glasgow

1955 - 1956

Career position - Senior Geologist, John Taylor and Sons

1956 - 1968

Career position - Chief Geophysicist, Hunting Geology and Geophysics (London)

1957 -

Career position - Member, Mineralogical Society, London

1969 - 1992

Career position - Inaugural Professor of Geophysics, Department of Economic Geology, University of Adelaide

1976 -

Career position - Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Adelaide

1982 - 1983

Career position - Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Adelaide

1983 - 1992

Career position - Chairman, Animal Ethics Committee, Waite Agricultural Research Institute, University of Adelaide

1986 - 1987

Career position - President, Geological Society of Australia President, Geological Society of Australia

1991

Career position - Chairman, Organising Committee, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science

1992 -

Career position - Emeritus Professor, University of Adelaide

1997

Career position - Chairman, Organising Committee, Australian and New Zealand Association for the Advancement of Science Meeting

1997 - 2016

Career position - Geophysics advisor, Archimedes Consulting

1997 - 2016

Award - Honorary Member, Australian Society of Exploration Geologists

2016

Award - Gold Medal, Australian Society of Exploration Geologists

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Published resources

Journal Articles

• Jago, Jim, 'David Boyd 28 June 1926 - 2 November 2016', TAG: the Australian geologist, 182 (2017), 39. Details

Resources

• 'Boyd, D M (19260626-20161102)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-465427. Details