Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW (O)

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.

Samantha Oakes, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (UNSW)
National Coordinator, Clinical Follow-Up Unit Omico, Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Samantha Oakes' contributions to the improvement of breast cancer survival has been significant through the discovery of new therapeutic combinations, to leading the follow-up unit for Australia’s largest advanced cancer genomic clinical trial.

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Mary O'Kane, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
AC FRSN BSc PhD FTSE HonFIEAust
Former NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer
Chair, NSW Independent Planning Commission

Mary O'Kane is widely recognised for her achievements in computer science research, and her many contributions through roles at the highest level in higher education, in government, particularly in the energy, ICT, and research sectors, and in business.

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Benjamin Oldroyd, Fellow (2006) : Sydney
FRSN BSc PhD DSc
Professor of Behavioural Genetics, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney

Prof Oldroyd has transformed our understanding of insect societies by uncovering the genetic and mechanistic basis of worker sterility, the reasons for the transition to multiple mating by queens, and the mechanisms underlying social control of diseases.

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Ian Oppermann, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc BE (Elec.) PhD (Syd.) MBA (London) FTSE FIEEE FACS FIEAust
Industry Professor, UTS
NSW Chief Data Scientist, Department of Customer Service, NSW Government

Ian Oppermann is a global thought leader in the Digital Economy. His entrepreneurship and strong track record in strategic business transformation have delivered benefit to hundreds of millions of people.

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Suzanne O'Reilly, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Syd) PhD (Syd) DHC(Lyon) FAA
Distinguished Professor and Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Core to Crust Fluid Systems, Macquarie University

Suzanne O'Reilly is an internationally-recognised expert in mapping deep Earth, with results increasing fundamental understanding of Earth's evolution and delivering widely adopted new tools to the mineral exploration industry.

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Frederick Osman, Fellow (2009) : Sydney
FRSN JP BSc (Hons) Phd (UWS) GradDipEd GradCertMarketing FAIP FACE FTGN
Associate Director (Academic), Boston University

Fred Osman is reconised as an experienced teacher and researcher at tertiary and secondary levels, and as an experienced manager of education programs across the school, community and industry sectors.

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Seweryn (Sev) Ozdowski, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AM FRSN LM MA (Hons) PhD HonDSocSc (RMIT) FAICD
Professor and Director, Office of Equity and Diversity, Western Sydney University

Sev Ozdowski is a social researcher known for his defence of human rights of refugees, and of people with disabilities and mental illness as well as for his contribution to multicultural policies in Australia.

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