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.
Steven Langford, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons ) PhD (USyd) FRACI
Head, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, University of Technology Sydney
Steven Langford has made a significant contribution to the field of chemistry through his work in organic chemistry.
Ray Laurence, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Wales) PhD (Newcastle)
Professor of Ancient History, Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, Macquarie University
Raymond Laurence is a leading scientific archaeologist and renowned scholar in the study of the history and archaeology of Mediterranean cities.
Peter Lay, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Melb) PhD (ANU) FAA FRACI
Emeritus Professor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney
Peter Lay is internationally recognised as a leader in bioinorganic chemistry and biomedical applications of synchrotron science in the fields of diabetes, cancer, and diseases of the brain.
Johannes le Coutre, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN Dipl Biol (Regensburg), Dr rer nat (Ruhr University-Bochum)
Professor of Food and Health, School of Chemical Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)
Johannes le Coutre is a recognized innovator in the life sciences spanning both the corporate and the academic sectors, specialising in developing new foods and in nutrition science.
Jackie Leach Scully, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Oxon) MA (Sheffield) PhD (Cantab) FRSA
Professor of Bioethics and Director, Disability Innovation Institute, UNSW (Sydney)
Jackie Scully is internationally recognised as a leader in disability and feminist bioethics, whose work has made major contributions to theoretical bioethics, healthcare policy, and public engagement.
Jeanette Lechner-Scott, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
FRSN MBBS PhD (Heidelberg) FRACP
Conjoint Professor, University of Newecastle
Consultant, Department of Neurology, John Hunter Hospital
Jeanette Lechner-Scott has successfully combined community engagement, education, research, and clinical excellence focussed on integrating clinical care with basic research on the molecular interactions underlying multiple sclerosis.
Stephen Leeder, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AO FRSN BSc (Hons) MB BS (Hons) PhD DMed DMedSc (Syd) FRACP FRACGP
Emeritus Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Sydney, University of Sydney
Stephen Leeder is Australia's leading medical academic in public health and clinical epidemology.
Michelle Leishman, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Macq)
Distinguished Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
Michelle Leishman is an internationally renowned plant ecologist who works at the intersection of invasion biology, plant conservation, urban greening and adaptation to climate change.
Charles Lemckert, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Syd.) MSc (Syd) PhD (UWA) FIEAust
Professor and Discipline Chair of Engineering and Information Technology, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University
Charles Lemckert is an innovator specialising in coastal/water engineering and science. He has developed, led and supported multidisciplinary national/international projects to investigate and solve numerous engineering and built environment-related problems.
Vanessa Lemm, Fellow (2016) : Interstate
FRSN MA (KCL) PhD (NSSR) DEA (U Paris 1) FRSA
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, University of Greenwich
Vanessa Lemm is an internationally recognised scholar in the fields of Nietzsche studies and contemporary political philosophy. She has an international publication profile with publications in six languages.
Renee Leon, Fellow (2022) : Western NSW
PSM FRSN BA LLB (ANU) LLM (Cantab)
Vice Chancellor, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Charles Sturt University
Renee Leon has a distinguished career of public service spanning justice, economic and social policy portfolios, attaining roles at the highest level of the Australian Public Service.
David Levinson, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BEng (GeorgiaTech) MS (Maryland) PhD (Berkeley)
Professor of Transport, School of Civil Engineering, University of Sydney
David Levinson is a leading expert on the intersection of transport networks, land use, policy, and technology.
Geraint Lewis, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (London) PhD (Cantab) FAIP FLSW
Professor of Astrophysics, School of Physics and Sydney Informatics Hub, University of Sydney
As an internationally renowned astrophysicist, Geraint Lewis is a leading Australian researcher with significant discoveries in observational, theoretical and computational astronomy, and a passion for science teaching and outreach.
Jiao Jiao Li, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BEng (Hons) BMedSc PhD (Sydney)
Senior Lecturer, School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Jiao Li has made a substantial contribution to the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine that focuses on new therapies for chronic diseases.
Sam Lieu, Fellow (2015) : Overseas
FRSN MA (Cantab) DPhil (Oxon), FAHA FBA FHKAH(Hon.) FRHistS FSA
Professor and Bye Fellow, Robinson College, University of Cambridge
Sam Lieu is an internationally-recognised expert in early Christianity and the relationships between the East and West in the ancient world.
Len Lindoy, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BSc PhD MSc DSc (UNSW) FAA FRACI FRSC
Emeritus Professor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney
Leonard Lindoy is internationally recognised for his research on ion and molecule recognition within the field of supramolecular chemistry.
Chris Little, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc BVMS MSc PhD DACVS FIOR
Professor and Director, Raymond Purves Bone and Joint Research Labs, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney
Christopher Little is recognised as a world leader in defining the molecular mechanisms of cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis and developing methods for evaluating pre-clinical models for musculoskeletal disease research.
Nate Lo, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN PhD
Professor of Evolutionary Biology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
Nathan Lo has made significant contributions to our understanding of insect evolution, particularly in the areas of phylogeny and eusociality through his studies on termites, and symbiosis in a variety of arthropods.
Nick Lomb, Fellow (1980) : Interstate
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Syd)
Adjunct Professor, School of Sciences, University of Southern Queensland
Over three decades Nick Lomb carried out public outreach in astronomy through exhibitions, publications (including the annual Australasian Sky Guide), social media, lectures and media appearances.
Simon Longstaff, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AO FRSN BEd (Tas) MPhil PhD (Cantab) FCPA FARPI
Adjunct Professor, UNSW
Executive Director, The Ethics Centre
Simon Longstaff has given distinguished service to the community through the promotion of ethical standards in governance and business, to improving corporate responsibility, and to philosophy.
Stephen Loosley, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AM FRSN BA (Hons) (UNSW) LLB (Hons) (UTS) FAICD
Writer, Commentator, Fellow, US Studies Centre,
Senior Fellow,, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Stephen Loosely is a statesman who continues to contribute to the social cohesion of Australia and New South Wales though the rigour of academic peer review of strategic policy.
Kim Lovegrove, Fellow (2023) : Interstate
RML MSE (Ethiopia) FRSN DipTeach (Auckland) BA (LaTrobe) LLB (Auckland) FAIB FNZIB
Adjunct Professor, Int. Building Quality Centre, Univ. Canberra
Chairman, Lovegrove and Cotton Law
Kim Lovegrove has made a significant contribution to regulatory reform through his service to the law and the building sector.
John Loxton, Fellow (1974) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) MSc (Melb) PhD (Cantab) FAICD
Emeritus Professor, Macquarie University
Chair, Academic Board, King's Own Institute
John Loxton has made significant contributions to research in number theory and its applications, teaching in mathematics, and administration of higher education in universities and independent higher education institutions.
Deborah Lupton, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BA (ANU), LittB (ANU), MPH (Sydney), PhD (Sydney), FASSA, Doctorate honoris causa (Copenhagen) Doctorate honoris causa (Skovde) FASSA
Professor, Centre for Social Research in Health and the Social Policy Centre, UNSW (Sydney)
Lupton is one of the most highly published and cited sociologists globally and one of the few Australian social researchers to have received an honorary doctorate from a prestigious European university.