Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW (A)

On this page are listed brief biographies of the following Fellows.
The recorded year references the date on which the Fellow joined the Society,
while the suffixed entry displays the Branch with which the Fellow is associated.

Christopher Abbott, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
AM FRSN Hon DLitt (UoW) FCA
Chairman, Asia Union Investments Pty Ltd

Christopher Abbott has been a foundation stone in biotechnology and molecular genetics in Australia. He has stimulated growth in the biotechnology sector through his academic and financial support to young scientists.

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Chris Adam, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BEc(Hons) (UWA) MA (Harvard) PhD (Harvard)
Emeritus Professor, Business School, UNSW (Sydney)

Christopher Adam has built a successful professional career in university postgraduate business education, through teaching, research and institutional management at the highest levels at major universities in Australia and overseas.

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David Adams, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (UNSW) FAHMS FAPS FTPS
Distinguished Professor, and CEO and Executive Director, Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Wollongong

David Adams is internationally recognised as a leader in membrane physiology and neuroscience research related to the study of membrane receptor and ion channel function in pain pathways.

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Lisa Adkins, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) Sussex PhD (Lancaster) FiDiPro
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney

Lisa Adkins is a sociologist of international standing who is recognized for her research in economic sociology, social theory and feminist theory, recently on wealth inequalities in Australia.

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Peter Aggleton, Fellow (2017) : Overseas
FRSN MA (Oxon) MEd (Aberdeen) PhD (London) FASSA FAcSS
Emeritus Scientia Professor, Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW Sydney, UNSW (Sydney)

Peter Aggleton is a leading social scientist in the field of policy studies, education and international health.

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Igor Aharonovich, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Cum Laude) BA (Cum Laude) MSc (Technion) PhD (Melb) OpticaF
Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney

Igor Aharonovich is an internationally recognised scientist who has made significant contributions to the research and development of nanoscale optics and photonics, especially to non classical quantum light sources for scalable quantum technologies

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John Aitken, Fellow (2014) : Hunter
FRSN FRSE BS (Hons) (London) MS (Cardiff) PhD (Cambridge) FAA FAHMS FSRB
Distinguished Emeritus Laureate Professor, Priority Research Centre for Reproductive Science, University of Newcastle

John Aitken is reproductive biologist, widely known for identifying oxidative stress as a significant contribution to infertility and its actions on human sperm function. He has also made substantial contributions to clinical practice translation in male reproductive health, notably the development of a new contraceptive vaccine.

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Christine Alexander, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BA MA (Hons) PhD FAHA
Emeritus Professor, School of Arts and Media, UNSW (Sydney)

Christine Alexander is internationally recognised for her work on the Bronte sisters and has been instrumental in establishing the new literary genre of Juvenilia.

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Rose Amal, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AC FRSN BE (Hons) PhD (UNSW) FAA FTSE HonIEAust FIChemE
Scientia Professor, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)

Rose Amal is an eminent chemical engineer through seminal contributions to photocatalysis applied to particle technology, to education as a researcher and academic, and to women in science as a role model and mentor.

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Alaina Ammit, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BAppSc (NSWIT) MSc (Syd.) PhD (Syd.) GAICD
Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney

Alaina Ammit is internationally recognised in the field of medical research through her work on inflammation and chronic lung conditions.

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Warwick Anderson, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN BMedSc MB BS MS (Melbourne) MA PhD (Penn.) FAHA FASSA FAHMS
Professor, Department of Anthropology and Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney

Warwick Anderson is a distinguished historian of science and medicine whose research focuses on the biomedical dimensions of racial thought, especially in colonial settings, and the globalisation of medicine and science. His influential formulation of the postcolonial studies of science and medicine has generated a new style of inquiry within science and technology studies.

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Kaarin Anstey, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Sydney) PhD (Qld) FASSA FAHMS FAPS FAAG
Scientia Professor and Director, UNSW Ageing Futures Institute, UNSW (Sydney)

Kaarin Anstey is a world leader in cognitive ageing and dementia risk reduction, applying her research in the real world to inform clinicians, policy makers and the public.

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Elizabeth Ashburn, Fellow (2023) : Hunter
OAM FRSN ASTC BA (Hons) (Syd) MA (Hons) (Macq) GradDipEd (ITATE) DEd (UNSW)
Emeritus Professor, UNSW Sydney

Elizabeth Ashburn has used leadership roles in art as an agency for creative change and excellence.

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Paul Ashton, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) DipEd PhD (Macq) PHA NSW ACT
Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney

Paul Ashton is a leader in the field of Public and Australian History. His work has helped drive social justice agendas and he has been a role model for students of history.

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Erik Aslaksen, Fellow (2013) : Sydney
FRSN Dipl.-Ing (ETH) PhD (Lehigh) INCOSE
Independent Researcher, Gumbooya Pty Ltd

Erik Aslaksen is an engineer and physicist with over fifty years industry experience in microwave components, power electronics, quantum electronics, and telecommunications, gained in the US, Switzerland and Australia, and ranging from basic research to corporate management.

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Diane Austin-Broos, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) MA (Hons) (ANU) MA PhD (Chicago) FASSA
Professor Emeritus, Department of Anthropology, University of Sydney

Diane Austin-Broos is a leading advocate in Australian anthropology of ethno-history and a focus on change in the lives of indigenous minorities and other peripheralised peoples.

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