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.
Ofer Gal, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BA MA(Tel Aviv) PhD (Pittsburgh)
Professor, School of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
Ofer Gal is a national and global leader in the History and Philosophy of Science, publishing extensively on the historical path that science and university-based research have taken.
Michael Galbraith, Fellow (2015) : Interstate
FRSN BSc MSc PhD (Sydney)
(Former) Assistant Division Chief, CSIRO
Michael Galbraith has filled senior research leadership roles in CSIRO, and played a prominent part in the affairs of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
Philip Gale, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN MA DPhil DSc (Oxon) FRSC FRACI
Professor and Head, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney
Philip Gale is a supramolecular chemist who is known internationally for his work on recognition and lipid bilayer transport of anionic species. This work is leading to the development of compounds that may be used as tools for the study of transmembrane ion transport processes and may in the future be applied to the treatment of diseases caused by dysregulation of anion transport.
Jai Galliott, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN JP BA (Macq.) BA (Hons) (CSU) PhD (Macq.) LFRSA MIEEE
Senior Lecturer and Director, Values in Defence and Security Technology Group, UNSW (Canberra)
Jai Galliott is an accomplished academic working at the intersection of philosophy, technology and military studies.
Stephen Garton, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
AM FRSN BA (Syd) PhD (UNSW) FAHA FASSA FRHS
Professor and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Sydney
Stephen Garton has a distinguished record of scholarship and academic leadership. His area of research is Australian history, although he has also published in the fields of American and British history.
John Gascoigne, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) MA PhD DLitt FAHA FRHS
Scientia Professor, School of Humanities and Languages, UNSW (Sydney)
John Gascoigne is an eminent historian of science and religion with a special interest in European engagement with the Pacific.
Stephen Gaukroger, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (London) MA PhD (Cantab) FAHA FRHistS FRSA
Emeritus Professor, School of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
Stephen Gaukroger is internationally recognised as a leading figure in the history of science and the history of philosophy.
John Germov, Fellow (2020) : Western NSW
FRSN BA (Chisolm) MA (Monash) PhD (Newcastle) HonDLett (Newcastle)
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Charles Sturt University
John Germov is a senior academic leader and sociologist with expertise in mixed methods social research. He is a passionate advocate for the impact of university education.
Barbara Gillam, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Syd) PhD (ANU) FASSA
Emeritus Professor, School of Psychology, University of New South Wales
Barbara Gillam is internationally recognised for her research in visual perception, especially space perception, visual illusions, and stereoscopic vision.
Lieutenant General (rtd) Kenneth Gillespie, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AC DSC CSM FRSN GradDipStratStudies (RCDS)
Chair, ASPI Council
Principal, SectorWest Pty Ltd
Kenneth Gillespie is a distinguished and eminent Australian, who rose from Army trade apprentice to become Chief of Army. He has made significant contributions to the nation by his leading roles with Infrastructure and Defence NSW, International SOS, the Anzac Research Institute, the NSW Centenary of Anzac Advisory Council, and the Strategic Policy Institute, amongst others.
Ross Gittins, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AM FRSN BCom (Newcastle) HonLittD (Macq.) HonDSc (Sydney)
Economics Editor, Sydney Morning Herald
Ross Gittins is an Australian political and economic journalist and author, widely known and acknowledged for his ability to make dry and hard-to-understand economics and economic policy relevant and interesting.
Maree Gleeson, Fellow (2016) : Hunter
OAM FRSN BSc PhD FAICD
Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle
Maree Gleeson has played major roles in the advancement of medical and clinical science in NSW through her research into mucosal immunology and her role in directing medical research in NSW and the Hunter region.
Barney Glover, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AO FRSN BSc (Hons) DipEd MSc PhD (Melb.) FTSE MAICD
Professor and Vice-Chancellor, Western Sydney University
Across high-profile leadership roles in the university sector, research, business and the arts, Barney Glover has forged a record of progressive and highly innovative reform in complex and challenging settings.
Peter Godfrey-Smith, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Syd.) PhD (UCSD)
Professor, school of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
Peter Godfrey-Smith is well known for his work in the philosophy of biology and philosophy of mind, including Other Minds: The Octopus and the Evolution of Intelligent Life, and the widely used textbook Theory and Reality.
Ewa Goldys, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN PhD (Warsaw) FTSE FOSA FSPIE
Professor and Deputy Director ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale Biophotonics, UNSW (Sydney)
Ewa Goldys is a research leader in optical and biomedical sensing in Australia and internationally. She has developed innovative technologies, nurtures STEM communities, and enhances the visibility of Australian science
David Gonski, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AC FRSN BComm LLB (UNSW) HonLLD (Wollongong) LFAICD FCPA
Chancellor, UNSW (Sydney)
A businessman of exceptional repute, David Gonski has held prominent positions in business, university, and not-for-profit organisations. He is a leader in educational reform and as a partron of the arts.
Heather Goodall, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) PhD GradDipAdultEd FASSA
Emeritus Professor of History, Faculty of Arts and Social Science, University of Technology Sydney
Heather Goodall is a historian who has researched and published extensively on Indigenous histories in Australia, on environmental history in both rural and urban Australia and on colonial and decolonisation histories in Australia and the Indian Ocean.
Jennifer Gore, Fellow (2021) : Hunter
FRSN BEd DipTeach (Adelaide CAE) MEd (UBC) PhD (Wisconsin) FAERA
Laureate Professor of Education and Director, Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, University of Newcastle
Jennifer Gore is renowned for her ground-breaking approach to professional development, Quality Teaching Rounds, which is having transformative effects on the quality of teaching, teacher morale and student achievement.
Georg Gottwald, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN Diplom (Dusseldorf) PhD (Monash)
Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sydney
Georg Gottwald has made international contributions to the theory and applications of deterministic and stochastic dynamical systems theory.
Anne Green, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Melb.) PhD (Syd.) GradCertHigherEd (Sydney) FTSE FASA FAIP GAICD
Emeritus Professor, School of Physics, University of Sydney
Anne Green, a pioneer for women in science, is internationally recognised for her achievements in astronomy and telescope technology, bringing strategic vision, networking and advocacy skills to the discipline of physics.
Desmond Griffin, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
AM FRSN PhD
Gerard Krefft Fellow, Australian Museum
Des Griffin is recognised for outstanding service as the long-term Director of the Australian Museum and as a writer on education and current affairs, including the environment.
William Griffin, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc MSc (Stanford) PhD (Minnesota)
Distinguished Professor and Director (Technology Development and Industry Interaction), ARC Centre of Excellence for Core to Crust Fluid Systems, Macquarie University
Bill Griffin is an internationally recognised expert in geology who specialises in utilising an interdisciplinary approach to mapping the inaccessible deep Earth.
Pamela Griffith, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BArtEd DipArtEd CertTeach(NSW)
Director, Griffith Studio and Graphic Workshop
Substantial body of art works in the community. Represented in regional, state and federal collections. Commissioned to produce works of national significance for commemorative occasions. Art, history and science collaborations.
Ross Griffith, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Leeds)
Emeritus Professor, Griffith Services (Consultants)
Ross Griffith has been a major force in textile education with world acclaim. He has freely given of his expertise, knowledge and time to The Smith Family and The National Trust (NSW)
Saul Griffith, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BEng (UNSW) MEng (Sydney) MS PhD (MIT)
Chief Executive Officer, Otherlab
Saul Griffith, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and advisor to President Biden, is an inventor and entrepreneur, whose company focusses on clean energy, robotics, and design and manufacturing.
Paul Griffiths, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN PhD FAHA FAAAS
Professor, Department of Philosophy and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
Paul Griffiths is a leading researcher in the philosophy of science, with a special focus on genetics and development.
Gordon Grigg, Fellow (2021) : Interstate
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Qld) PhD (Oregon) DSc (Sydney)
Emeritus Professor of Zoology, University of Queensland
Gordon Grigg is a significant leader of research into Australian vertebrates. He is known for studies of the biology of saltwater crocodiles, and first discovered hibernation in a non-placental mammal.
Gilles Guillemin, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
AM OM (France) FRSN PhD (Bourgogne)
Professor of Neurosciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Macquarie University
Gilles Guillemin researches in the field of neuroimmunology and is an acknowledged world leader in tryptophan metabolism. He initiated the creation of the Motor Neurone Disease Research Centre at Macquarie University.
Geoffrey Gurr, Fellow (2021) : Western NSW
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Plymouth) GradCert (Syd.) PhD (London) DIC (Imperial) DSc FRES
Professor of Applied Ecology, School of Agriculture and Wine Sciences, Charles Sturt University
Geoff Gurr has made a major and sustained contribution to applied ecology and agricultural sustainability that has been internationally recognised for its scientific rigour and practical impact.