Professor Fraser has a distinguished 20-year career in geomatics/geomatic engineering and within the discipline of photogrammetry he is undoubtedly a leading figure worldwide. His numerous international awards and high professional profile attest to this. He also enjoys a very significant reputation for his contributions to geomatics within Australia, where he is regarded as a top research scientist. Professor Fraser's contributions have been made across the board, from fundamental research to the successful commercialisation of R&D, and while he has always been involved with leading-edge technologies, he has also demonstrated a commitment to the wider advancement of the technological sciences.