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.
Stephen Dain, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD FAAO FCOptom FAAO FIES(ANZ) FMSA
Emertus Professor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney
Stephen Dain is a leader in the field of metrology and standards in optometry and is a founder of ORLAB which provides its services to industry.
Hans Danielmeyer, Fellow (2015) : Overseas
FRSN Dr. rer. nat (Stuttgart) MBA (Rutgers)
Visiting Professor, Institute fur Neuro- und Bioinformatik, University of Lubeck
Hans Danielmeyer has made major contributions to research in the areas of solid-state lasers and macroeconomics, and contributions to industrial leadership at a senior level both nationally and internationally.
Trevor Danos, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
AM FRSN BEc LLB GradDipSc FTSE FAICD
Company Director and Strategic Business Advisor
Trevor Danos has been a senior member of the legal profession, with long-term, extensive pro bono involvement on various university advisory boards, foundations and various non-executive corporate directorships.
Alan Davison, Fellow (2024) : Sydney
FRSN LDipPerf (TCL) BMus (Hons) PhD (Melb.) GradCert Tert Teaching (Otago)
Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of Technology Sydney
Alan Davison is a leading international scholar in cultural history of the long nineteenth century, especially the intersection of music and visual culture.
Ian Dawes, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (UNSW) DPhil (Oxon) FAA
Emeritus Professor, School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, UNSW (Sydney)
Ian Dawes is a leader in the science of gene expression and microbial molecular genetics. He has made significant contributions to eukaryotic gene regulation during cell development and responses to the environment. His studies of yeast sporulation provided a detailed understanding of metabolism during meiosis and identified the motif that regulates specific gene expression during meiosis.
Judith Dawes, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Syd.) PhD (Sydney) FOSA FSPIE
Professor, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences and MQ Photonics Research Centre, Macquarie University
Judith Dawes is a leader in the science of optics, especially light interaction with matter at the nanoscale.
Ken Dawson, Fellow (2013) : Hunter
FRSN BDS (Syd) BTh (Glas) MDSc (Melb) MA (UNE) FRACDS FRACDS (OMS) FACOMS DipABOMS,FSA Scot
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Ken Dawson is an Australian-trained maxillofacial surgeon who has held academic and clinical posts in Australia and the USA.
Terry Dawson, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BRurSc (Hons) PhD (UNE) FAMS FRZS
Emeritus Professor, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Science, UNSW Sydney
Terence Dawson is an internationally respected mammologist who led the early development of paradigm-changing knowledge on Australian marsupials and remains active in ecosystem research and conservation.
Simon de Graaf, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BScAgr (Hons) PhD (Sydney) GradCertEdStud(HE) FSRB
Professor of Animal Reproduction, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney
Simon de Graaf is a leading expert on animal reproduction and breeding technology. His research has increased production efficiency in animal agriculture, while also helping to save endangered wildlife.
Elizabeth Deane, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Sydney)
Higher Education Consultant
Elizabeth Deane is an expert in mammalian immunology and an eminent academic leader. She has transformed modes of teaching and learning in Australia and continues to play a leadership role in the private higher education sector.
Katherine Demuth, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN BA (New Mexico) MA (Indiana) PhD (Indiana) FASSA
ARC Laureate Fellow and Distinguished Professor, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University
Katherine Demuth is a distinguished academic whose research focuses on language acquisition, the studies of perception, and production across languages.
Martin Denny, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (UNSW) FRZSN FRZSN FECAN
Zoologist/Ecological Consultant, Biodiversity Monitoring Services
Martin Denny is a research zoologist, with a long involvement in fauna conservation issues, particularly Australian marsupials. He has been associated with many professional and academic institutions.
Vince Di Pietro, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AM CSC LOM (USA) FRSN MA (Deakin) FRAeS FAICD FIIER-A
Commodore, RAN (Retired)
Independent Consultant, Recovery Into Resilience Project Coordinator, Shoalhaven City Council
Vince Di Pietro served many years in the Navy in aviation, training, infrastructure and environmental planning, capability and acquisition, professional military education and diplomacy, before joining a major aerospace company.
Marcel Dinger, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BSc MSc (Hons) PhD (Waikato) GAICD FFSc(RCPA)
Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney
Marcel Dinger is recognised for both his scientific contributions to advancing the understanding of how information is stored and utilised in the genome and for his leadership in connecting and cultivating productive engagement between academia with industry.
Nicholas Dixon, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN PhD (Qld)
Emeritus Professor of Biological Chemistry, Molecular Horizons and School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience, University of Wollongong
Nicholas Dixon has made outstanding contributions to research into the mechanisms of DNA replication and to education in the fields of molecular cell biology and chemistry.
Anthony Dooley, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BSc PhD (ANU) FAICD FAustMS
Professor of Mathematics and Chair, UTS Academic Board, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
Tony Dooley is a world-recognised expert in mathematical analysis, and has had senior leadership roles in Australian and UK universities.
The Hon. John Dowd, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
AO KC FRSN LLB (Syd.) Hon LLD (SCU)
President, International Commission of Jurists Australia
John Dowd is one of the most senior lawyers in the country, and currently is President of the International Commission of Jurists Australia. He has served the State of NSW as Attorney-General and in other government roles.
Robyn Dowling, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BEc (Hons) (Syd) MA (BritCol) PhD (BritCol) FASSA FGNSW
Professor. Head of School and Dean, Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Sydney
Robyn Dowling is acknowledged as one of Australia’s foremost geographers, known for developing theoretically and empirically deep understandings of urban life, and how cities can meet the challenges of technology and climate change.
Bruce Dowton, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN MB BS MD (Sydney) FACMG FRACP FAICD
Vice-Chancellor, Macquarie University
Stephen (Bruce) Dowton is a paediatrician, clinical geneticist, molecular biologist, researcher, and academic, and has served as a senior executive at a range of universities, healthcare institutions, and consulting organisations.
Annabelle Duncan, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
PSM FRSN BSc MSc (Otago) PhD (LaT) DSc (Honoris Causa) (Murdoch, LatT) FTSE
Chair, Sydney School of Entrepreneurship
Emeritus Professor, University of New England
Annabelle Duncan is a biotech researcher, teacher, and former university Vice Chancellor, who played a significant role for the UN in biological weapons negotiations and for Australia over the discovery of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
Kenneth Dutton, Fellow (2019) : Hunter
AM FRSN BA (Hons) MA (Hons) Doctor de l'Universite (Paris) HonDLitt (Newcastle) FACE
Emeritus Professor, University of Newcastle
Kenneth Dutton is a scholar of French Studies, human social anatomy and Australian local history, with distinguished service to French-Australian cultural relations and outstanding administrative contributions to education.
Andrew Dzurak, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Syd.) PhD (Cantab)
Scientia Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications, UNSW (Sydney)
Andrew Dzurak is a leading expert in silicon-based quantum computing a team focused on the development of a quantum processor that can be manufactured using CMOS technology.