Mervyn Probine
Mervyn Probine | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the State Services Commission | |
| In office 1981–1986 | |
| Prime Minister | Robert Muldoon David Lange |
| Preceded by | Robin Williams |
| Succeeded by | Roderick Deane |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1924 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Died | 17 April 2010 (aged 85) Auckland, New Zealand |
| Spouse |
Marjorie Walker (m. 1949) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biophysics |
| Thesis | Molecular structure and mechanical properties of plant cell walls in relation to growth (1959) |
Mervyn Charles Probine CB FRSNZ (30 April 1924 – 17 April 2010) was a New Zealand physicist and public servant. He served as chairman of the State Services Commission between 1981 and 1986.