Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW (L)

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
  • Ray Laurence, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
  • Peter Lay, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
  • Johannes le Coutre, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
  • Jackie Leach Scully, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
  • Jeanette Lechner-Scott, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
  • Stephen Leeder, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
  • Michelle Leishman, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
  • Charles Lemckert, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
  • Vanessa Lemm, Fellow (2016) : Interstate
  • Renee Leon, Fellow (2022) : Western NSW
  • David Levinson, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
  • Geraint Lewis, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
  • Jiao Jiao Li, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
  • Sam Lieu, Fellow (2015) : Overseas
  • Len Lindoy, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
  • Chris Little, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
  • Nate Lo, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
  • Nick Lomb, Fellow (1980) : Interstate
  • Simon Longstaff, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
  • Stephen Loosley, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
  • Kim Lovegrove, Fellow (2023) : Interstate
  • John Loxton, Fellow (1974) : Sydney
  • Deborah Lupton, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
  • 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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