Six Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering have been named in the 2020 Queens Birthday honours announced by The Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC.
Academy President Professor Hugh Bradlow FTSE said:
“These honours recognise extraordinary leaders in applied science, technology and engineering whose contributions have shown how technology can make a significant contribution to Australian society.”
“Our Fellows were among 933 exceptional Australians to be honoured.”
“On behalf of the Academy, I offer you all my deepest congratulations. We are proud of you.”
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Officer (AO) in the general division
Dr Catherine Foley AO PSM FTSE
Chief Scientist, CSIRO
For recognition distinguished service to research science, to the advancement of women in physics, and to professional scientific organisations.
Ms Denise Goldsworthy AO FTSE
Managing Director Alternate Futures Pty Ltd
For distinguished service to business, particularly to technological innovation and research in the mining and manufacturing sectors.
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Member (AM) in the general division
Professor Kaye Basford AM FTSE
Head, School of Biomedical Sciences, UQ
For significant service to tertiary education, to the biomedical sciences, and to scientific academies.
Dr Jackie Craig AM FTSE
Defence Researcher
For significant service to science and technology research in the defence capability field.
Dr Ian Sare AM FTSE
Senior Science Adviser Aadi Defence Pty Ltd
For significant service to science and technology, to research, and to national security.
Meritorious Award for the Public Service Medal
Dr Geoffrey Allan PSM
Deputy Director-General NSW Department of Primary Industries
For outstanding public service to New South Wales, and to aquaculture science.