People

Biography Robert Roger Ingpen AM, FRSA (born 13 October 1936) is an Australian graphic designer, illustrator, and writer. For his “lasting contribution” as a children’s illustrator he received the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1986. From 1968, Mr Ingpen worked as a freelance designer, illustrator and author. He was also a member of […]

Dr Megan Clark was appointed to the Board of Rio Tinto and stepped down as Chief Executive of CSIRO 20 November 2014. Dr Clark is a geologist with a BSc (Hons) in Geology and PhD in Economic Geology from Queen’s University Canada and began her career as a mine and exploration geologist. Prior to CSIRO, […]

Biography Professor Brungs is a Rhodes Scholar, with a Doctorate in Inorganic Chemistry from Oxford University, and recipient of the University Medal in Industrial Chemistry from UNSW. Pre CSIRO Before joining CSIRO in 2002 Professor Brungs was a senior manager at McKinsey and Co, managing teams in North America, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. He […]

David Lloyd Topping was born in Pentrefoelas in North Wales on 8 May 1945. He was the only child of Mary Lloyd Topping (nee Thomas) and grew up with his mother and her family who were the local blacksmiths. He spoke only Welsh until he entered the local primary school, aged 5 years. He gained […]

Niall Finn was born in Basildon, England, in 1959, the third of five sons to Joe, a historian, and Eileen a young housewife who later trained to become an English Teacher. The family moved to the rural midlands when he was four years old. There he developed a love of the country and enjoyed farm […]

The Chairman’s Medal, the most prestigious of the CSIRO awards is awarded to recognise exceptional research scientists or teams. It was first presented in 1991 and consists of a gold medal, a commemorative plaque and a cash prize. See also Science Image video: 2001 Chairman’s medal introduction. Winners are: 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | […]

Biography Keith Murray was born in Scotland on 18 May 1946. He obtained his BVMS (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery) degree in 1969 from the School of Veterinary Medicine, Glasgow University and became a registered member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1969. From 1969 to 1971, he was a Lecturer, University […]

Biography Jeff G Ellis was born in Adelaide on 4 May, 1953. He obtained a BAgSc (Hons, 1st class) from the University of Adelaide in 1976, with majors in Plant Breeding and Genetics. His honours supervisor was Dr KW Shepherd; his Thesis was entitled: ‘A mutational analysis of pathogenicity genes in flax rust’. He obtained […]

Biography Calum John Drummond was born on 6 January 1960 at Whitehaven, UK. His family migrated to Australia when he was three years old. He spent his early life in Geelong before moving to Melbourne to attend university. He completed his BSc (Education) at The University of Melbourne in 1981 and his BSc with First […]