Dr.
Sprott first suggested a toxic gas theory for crib death in 1986,
and in 1989 Barry Richardson of Britain, acting independently, publicized
outstanding research proving the finding.
Mailing Address:
10 Combes Road
Remuera, Auckland 5
New Zealand
CURRICULUM VITAE
Born:
Auckland, New Zealand, 8 August 1924
Marital:
Married, 1950, three adult children
Educated:
Auckland Grammar School, 1938-41, Prefect
University of Auckland, 1942-48
Seconded by New Zealand Air Force
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics
Master of Science, Honours in Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Scholarships:
University Entrance
National Research Fellow
Rotary Scholar
Auckland Manufacturers' Society Scholar
Professional:
Member, New Zealand Institute of Chemistry 1947-86
Fellow, New Zealand Institute of Chemistry 1986-
Honour:
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
for 1995
services to forensic science and the community
Consular:
Honorary Consul for Canada in Auckland 1983-86
Occupation:
L S Spackman, Public Analyst (part time) 1941-47
Joseph Lucas (NZ) Ltd, Plant Chemist 1949-52
T J Sprott & Associates, Principal 1972-83
Carter Consolidated Ltd, Director 1960-74
Carter Oji Kokusaku Ltd, Director 1968-74
Sharland & Co Ltd, Consultant & Director 1953-74
Northern Pulp Ltd, Director 1964-86
Consulting chemist, forensic scientist 1952-
Centre for Advanced Medicine Ltd, Consultant 1996-
Cot death:
Sudden Infant Death research (voluntary) 1981-
Consultant (honorary) to Central TV (UK) 1994
Cot Life 2000 Campaign 1994-