Dr. Andy McIntosh
Professor Andy McIntosh DSc, FIMA, C.Math, FInstE, CEng, FInstP, MIGEM, FRAeS (Leeds) holds an emeritus chair in Thermodynamics and Combustion Theory, and has lectured and researched in these fields for over 30 years. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the Institute of Energy, the Institute of Physics and the Royal Aeronautical Society. A chartered mathematician and engineer, and author of over 180 papers and articles, his research has been in combustion in fluids and solids. His work has also included investigations into the fundamental link between thermodynamics and information, and in the last few years he has been involved in research in the area of biomimetics where the minute combustion chamber of the bombardier beetle has inspired a patented novel spray technology with applications to fuel injectors, pharmaceutical sprays, fire extinguishers and aerosols. This research was awarded the 2010 Times Higher Educational award for the Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology.
Andy is part of Logos Research Associates. He is also an Associate Speaker with Answers in Genesis, and is listed on the Speakers Bureau of Ratio Christi.
Andy became a Christian in 1969 and at University in Wales realised that the issue of Biblical authority was intricately linked with the issue of Creation. He is known for his convictions that the Biblical Creation account is true and entirely consistent with good science. He has authored the book “Genesis for Today” (Day One, 5th Edition, 2014), and contributed to the books “In six days” (Master Books, 2009), “Should Christians embrace Evolution?” (IVP, 2009), “The Delusion of Evolution” (New Life Publishing Co, 2010), and “Origins – examining the evidence” (Truth in Science, 2011).
Andy is married with 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
Dr. Peter Payne
Peter and Janet Payne live in Mount Hermon, California, near Santa Cruz. They have two grown sons, wonderful daughters-in-laws, and fun grandchildren.
Peter is the managing director of the Institute for Credible Christianity: speaking and training in apologetics and outreach, and serving students locally at University of California, Santa Cruz. His PhD is in Philosophy, and was with InterVarsity’s Grad-Faculty Ministry for 21 years.
Janet is Peter’s ministry partner, handling administration, training students in Bible and outreach, and serving students at UCSC. Her MAs are in Education and TESOL.
