Born in Dowlais, Merthyr, Wales to parents who were born in Clydach, Swansea Wales. Graduated from Swansea University. Emigrated to the USA in 1957. Worked in the research department of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp in Pittsburgh area. Joined Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Nuclear Division, in 1963.

Born in Dowlais, Merthyr, Wales to parents who were born in Clydach, Swansea Wales. Graduated from Swansea University. Emigrated to the USA in 1957. Worked in the research department of Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp in Pittsburgh area. Joined Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Nuclear Division, in 1963.