Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW (N)

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.

Shinichi Nakagawa, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Waikato) PhD (Sheffield)
Professor of Evolutionary Biology, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW (Sydney)

Shinichi Nakagawa has made notable contributions to meta-analyses in the field of ecology and evolution. His areas of research are in animal behaviour, evolutionary biology and applied statistics.

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Donald Napper, Fellow (1973) : Sydney
FRSN BSc MSc (Syd.) PhD (Cantab) FAA DistFRACI
Emeritus Professor in Chemistry, University of Sydney

Donald Napper has had a distinguished career as a physical chemist and a university leader.

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David Nash, Fellow (2020) : Western NSW
FRSN BA (Hons) MA (ANU) PhD (MIT)
Honorary Senior Lecturer, School of Literature, Languages, and Lingusitics, Australian National University

David Nash is one of the key figures in the study and recording of Australian indigenous languages and has been involved in several successful land claims and native title claims.

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Brendan Nelson, Fellow (2017) : Southern Highlands
AO FRSN MB BS HonPhD (Flinders) HonPhD (ANU) FRACP (Hon) FAMA
Former Director, Australian War Memorial
President, Boeing ANZ

An eminent Australian who has made a significant contribution through medicine, diplomacy, politics, social and education policy, and to culture through a thorough and academically rigorous understanding of geopolitics and military history.

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Janet Nelson, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
FRSN BA (Carleton) PhD (CalTech)
Professor of Chemistry and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), University of Newcastle

Janet Nelson has extensive experience as a senior leader in scientific research, scientific review and research portfolio administration, complex and multidisciplinary program/project management, business development, and science policy implementation.

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Chiara Neto, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc PhD (Florence)
Professor of Physical Chemistry and ARC Future Fellow, School of Chemistry, The University of Sydney

Chiara Neto is internationally recognised for research which has developed novel nanostructured surface coatings that enable us to save energy and water resources, crucial to a sustainable future.

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Elizabeth New, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) MSc (Sydney) PhD (Dumelm) FRACI, FRSC
Professor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney

Elizabeth New is an inorganic chemist who develops sensors to enable revolutionary understanding of the chemical processes taking place within biological cells. She is also acclaimed for her university teaching.

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Jill Newby, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) MClinPsych PhD (UNSW)
Associate Professor , UNSW
MRFF Career Development Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute

Jill Newby researches internet interventions to improve mental health. She has created 10 digital mental-health interventions for depression, anxiety and pain, that have been delivered to more than 20,000 people across 10 countries.

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Tuan V Nguyen, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
AM FRSN PhD DSc (UNSW) FAHMS
Professor of Predictive Medicine, School of Biomedical Engineering
Director, Centre for Health Technologies, University of Technology Sydney

Tuan V Nguyen is a recognised leader in the field of osteoporosis research nationally and internationally. His work in fracture risk assessment has help million of people worldwide.

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Anne Maria Nicholson, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Massey) GAICD
Author, journalist, arts expert, community leader

Anne Maria Nicholson is a celebrated novelist and media professional. She has brought the arts to a national audience, enriching both practitioners and the public and making a positive contribution to Australian culture.

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Angela Nickerson, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Qld) MClinPsych PhD (UNSW)
Professor, School of Psychology, UNSW Sydney

Angela Nickerson is one of the leading researchers in refugee mental health internationally. Her work has focused on investigating the psychological mechanisms that underpin psychological disorders following persecution and displacement.

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Brett Ninness, Fellow (2017) : Hunter
FRSN BE (Hons) ME PhD (Newcastle) FIEEE FIEAust
Professor of Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Newcastle

Brett Ninness has devoted his career to fundamental engineering research and the advancement of engineering education, partnering with the essential basic sciences and industry collaboration.

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Paddy Nixon, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Liverpool) MA (Trinity) PhD (Sheffield) FBCS FRSA
Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Canberra

A distinguished researcher and academic leader of international repute, Paddy Nixon's significant academic, strategic, and commercial expertise, combined with his passion for the civic role of universities makes him a compelling and respected university leader.

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Phil Norrie, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN MBBS (UNSW) MA (Syd) MSc (Syd) MSocSc(Homs) (Charles Sturt) PhD (WSU) MD (UNSW) FRSM FRHistS CRS
Medical Practitioner, Medical and Wine Historian, and Vigneron, Dr P. A. Norrie

Philip Norrie is a medical practitioner and educator, wine and medical historian, and the inventor of Resveratrol Enhanced Wine.

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