| Authorised form of name | Wild; John Paul (1923 - 2008) |
| Dates | 1923 - 2008 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Place of birth | Sheffield, Yorkshire, England |
| Date of birth | 17/05/1923 |
| Date of death | 10/05/2008 |
| Research field | Radio physics |
| Astronomy |
| Activity | Education:
Whitgift School (1934-1941)
Career:
Served in the Royal Navy (1943-1947); Radiophysics division, CSIR/CSIRO (1947-1971), becoming Chief (1971-1977); designed a radioheliograph at Culgoora (1966); designed the Interscan aircraft landing system, used by US aviation; Chairman and Chief Executive, CSIRO (1978-1985)
Honours:
CBE 1978
Memberships:
FAA; FTS
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| Membership category | Fellow |
| Date of election | 19/03/1970 |
| Age at election | 46 |
| RSActivity | Medals and prizes:
Royal Medal 1980 |
| Source | Sources:
AE |
| Virtual International Authority File | http://viaf.org/viaf/94737451 |
| Code | NA163 |
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