Six Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering have been named in the 2020 Australia Day honours.
The Fellows were among 1099 outstanding and inspirational Australians to be honoured.
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 society.”
“On behalf of the Academy, I offer you all my deepest congratulations. We are proud of you.”
Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO FTSE (ACT)
Australian National University
For distinguished service to education, particularly to the social sciences and cultural anthropology.
Laureate Professor Geoffrey Stevens AO FTSE (VIC)
University of Melbourne
For distinguished service to education, to chemical engineering and environmental remediation, and as a mentor.
Dr Brian Harrison Walker AO FTSE FAA (ACT)
CSIRO
For distinguished service to science, particularly to ecosystem ecology and research, and to professional scientific bodies.
Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
Emeritus Professor Tony Guttmann AM FTSE FAA (VIC)
University of Melbourne
For significant service to the mathematical sciences, and to education.
Emeritus Professor John O'CALLAGHAN AM FTSE (ACT)
Australian National University
For significant service to information technology, and to education.
Professor Laura Poole-Warren AM FTSE (NSW)
University of NSW
For significant service to education, and to biomedical engineering.