Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW (J)

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.

Davina Jackson, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN M Arch (UNSW) PhD (Kent) FRSA FRGS
International Writer and Promoter

Davina Jackson is an author, editor, curator, scholar, and cultural strategist who has promoted, catalysed and, recorded significant trans-millenial advances in science and the arts, in Australia and internationally.

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Lisa Jackson Pulver, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
AM FRSN MPH (Syd.) MA (Deakin) PhD (Syd.) GradDipAppEpi (NSW DoH)
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (indigenous Strategy and Services ), University of Sydney

Lisa Jackson Pulver is a visionary academic who places indigenous issues and inclusion at the heart of her work as an epidemiologist, medical educator, and university leader.

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Ian Jacobs, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BA MA (Cantab) MB BS (UCL) MD (London)
President and Vice-Chancellor, UNSW (Sydney)

Ian Jacobs is an internationally recognised research leader in ovarian cancer screening and a senior academic leader in both the United Kingdom and Australia.

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Michael Jacobson, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN PhD (UIUC)
Professor of Education, Sydney School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney

Michael Jacobson is an internationally recognised scholar in the design of advanced learning to foster deep conceptual understanding, conceptual change, and knowledge transfer in challenging conceptual domains.

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Annamarie Jagose, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BA MA (Canterbury) PhD (VUW) FAHA
Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney

Annamarie Jagose is an academic who is known world-wide for work that often anticipates critical turns in field debates, including sexual historiography, queer temporalities and post-criticality.

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Andrew Jakubowicz, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Syd.) PhD (UNSW) MAICD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, University of Technology Sydney

Andrew Jakubowicz is a well known scholar and adviser on multiculturalism, including in social media and television documentaries.

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Graeme Jameson, Fellow (2014) : Hunter
AO FRSN BSc (UNSW) PhD (Cantab) FRS FAA FTSE
Distinguished Laureate Professor, School of Engineering, University of Newcastle

Graeme Jameson is a distinguished academic and engineer, widely recognised for his invention of the Jameson Cell separation device for the minerals industry.

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Paul Jeans, Fellow (2017) : Hunter
FRSN BE (UNSW) FIEAust FAICD
Chancellor, University of Newcastle

Paul Jeans has held senior leadership roles in industry and business, as a company director and, most recently, as Chancellor of the University of Newcastle.

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Alan Jeary, Fellow (2017) : Overseas
AO FRSN PhD DSc (Eng) (UCL) FRMetS FHKMetS FIStructE FAIB FIEAust
Partner and CTO, STRAAM Group

Dr Jeary is a distinguished civil engineer and Telford Gold Medal Recipient.

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Stanley Jeffery, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN MBA (Monash) DTech (Deakin) KSJ
Managing Director and CEO, International Capital Growth Services

Stan Jeffery has driven the creation of technology parks in Australia, stimulating the success of several innovative companies, thereby contributing significantly to the national economy and fostering relations with international trading partners.

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Rebecca Johnson, Fellow (2016) : Overseas
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Syd.) PhD (La Trobe)
Director, Australian Museum Research Institute, Australian Museum

Rebecca Johnson is a highly regarded scientist in the fields of wildlife forensics and conservation genetics and holds an executive leadership role in the Australian Museum.

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Rebecca Johnson, Fellow (2016) : Overseas
FRSN
Associate Director for Science and Chief Scientist, Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of Natural History

Dr Johnson holds an executive leadership role as Director of the Australian Museum Research Institute, and is also an active scientist in the fields of Wildlife Forensics and conservation genetics

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Emma Johnston, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
AO FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Melb.) FTSE
Professor of Marine Ecology and Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), UNSW (Sydney)

Emma Johnston is a leading authority in the field of coastal ecology whose world-class research, outreach and advocacy initiatives have greatly advanced both scientific and public understanding of coastal ecosystems.

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Graham Johnston, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
AM FRSN MSc PhD DPharm FTSE FRACI
Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry, School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney

Graham Johnston has made significant contributions to pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, scientific organisations, and science policy development.

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Katrina Jolliffe, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BSc(Hons) PhD (Syd.) FAA FRACI
Payne-Scott Professor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney

Katrina (Kate) Jolliffe has made internationally recognised contributions to the discipline of chemistry. Her research focuses on the design and synthesis of molecules capable of performing specific functions for a diverse range of applications.

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Mark Jones, Fellow (2019) : Hunter
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Greenwich) FIMechE FIEAust
Professor of Bulk Solids Handling and Head, School of Engineering, University of Newcastle

Mark Jones is a respected engineer who leads an internationally recognised research centre in Bulk Materials Handling. He contributes to academic leadership and governance at the University of Newcastle.

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Nalini Joshi, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
AO FRSN BSc (Hons) MA PhD FAA FAustMS
Payne-Scott Professor, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

Nalini Joshi is a distinguished mathematician and a world leader in the theory and applications of differential equations. She is a past President of the Australian Mathematical Society and a Vice-President of the International Mathematical Union.

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The Honorable Virginia Judge, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BEd (ANU) GAICD
Development Manager, Strategic Partnerships, Heart Research Institute Newtown

A passionate advocate of the Arts and Science in this State, the Honourable Virginia Judge has given great service both as a Minister of the Crown but as the Director of Stakeholder Management with the Childrens' Medical Research Institute.

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Pramod Junankar, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN MSc(Econ) (LSE) PhD (Essex)
Emeritus Professor, School of Business, Western Sydney University

Raja Junankar is an acknowledged expert in macroeconomics, labour economics, development economics, and agricultural economics.

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