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.
Bernard Pailthorpe, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (UNSW) PhD (Indiana)
Professor of Physics (Hon), School of Physics, University of Sydney
Bernard Pailthorpe is a physics researcher and teacher who has contributed to research infrastructure deployment in Australia and the USA. He is an SES and RFS volunteer in NSW.
Colin Pardoe, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Toronto) MA (Manitoba) PhD (ANU)
Specialist in biological anthropology and archaeology.
Colin Pardoe is a specialist in biological anthropology and archaeology, being known for 'Archaeology in the service of Conservation', in particular in the Murray Darling Basin in collaboration with local Indigenous people.
Andrew Parfitt, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BE PhD (Adelaide) FTSE
Vice-Chancellor and President, University of Technology Sydney
Andrew Parfitt's leadership has transformed academic and institutional priorities and outcomes, elevated organisational reputations and international rankings, grown revenue and shaped the experience of students from diverse backgrounds.
Cecile Paris, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Berkeley) MS PhD (Columbia) FTSE
Chief Research Scientist and Director of the Collaborative Intelligence Future Science Platform, Data 61, CSIRO
Cecile Paris's seminal work in personalisation in information systems has enabled social sciences to exploit new data sources through computer science technologies for societal benefit.
Robert Park, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BSc PhD (Syd.) FTSE
Professor (Judith and David Coffey Chair in Sustainable Agriculture), School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
Robert Park has more than thirty years of experience in the genetic control of cereal rust diseases. This work, saving $1 billion each year, has been central to national efforts in cereal rust control.
Adi Paterson, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
FRSN BSc PhD (Cape Town) Hon DSc (Wollongong) FTSE HonFIEAust FSAAE MASSAf
Founder and Principal, Siyeva Consulting, Siyeva Consulting
Adi Paterson has been involved in creating, establishing and developing science and technology institutions. His focus is on the interface between public spending and practical innovations that create wealth and quality of life, putting science and technology to work.
Mark Paterson, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
AO FRSN BBus (SAIT) FAICD FIML
Australian Skills Quality Authority
Mark Paterson is a distinguished senior public servant who has served the Federal Government as Department Secretary, contributing to policy development and economic research in many areas of business and industry.
John Patrick, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
FRSN BScAg (Hons) (Syd.) PhD (Macquarie) FAA
Emeritus Professor, School of Biological Sciences, University of Newcastle
John Patrick is internationally renowned for his contributions to advancing the conceptual understanding of the mechanisms and regulation of nutrient transport and partitioning within crop plants.
Pip Pattison, Fellow (2017) : Interstate
AO FRSN PhD (Melb) FASSA
Emeritus Professor, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), University of Sydney
Pip Pattison is an expert in modelling social networks and network-mediated social processes. The value of these modelling approaches has been demonstrated across a broad range of social sciences, including public health and organisation studies.
Ian Paulsen, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Monash) FAA
Distinguished Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University
Ian Paulsen is a leader in the field of microbial physiology and evolution through the application of big picture or global approaches such as genome sequencing, metagenomics, bioinformatics, microarrays, and functional genomics.
Rich Payne, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Cantab) FRSC FRACI
Professor, School of Chemistry, University of Sydney
Richard Payne is a chemical biologist who has pioneered synthetic technologies to solve problems in biology and medicine.
Srinath Perera, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) MSc PhD FRSN FAIB, MRICS, AAIQS, MAIPM
Professor of Built Environment and Construction Management, School of Engineering Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University
Srinath Perera is an internationally recognised researcher and academic leader in construction economics and quantity surveying.
Josh Pienaar, Fellow (2017) : Interstate
FRSN BSc (CM) MBA GCTAE PhD GAICD PFHEA FAIB PFHEA
Deputy Dean, UTS Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building, University of Technology Sydney
Josua Pienaar is a recognised tertiary education leader in the field of construction management.
Hans Pols, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Groningen) MA (Toronto) PhD (UPenn) FAHA FASSA
Professor, School of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Sydney
Hans Pols is a distinguished historian of medicine, with a speciality in the history of psychiatry and mental illness. He has an international reputation, combined with a special interest in Asia.
Susan Pond, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AM FRSN MB BS (Hons) (Sydney) MD (UNSW) DSc (Qld) FTSE FAHMS FRACP FAICD
President, Royal Society of NSW
Susan Pond is a distinguished physician, scientist and director with deep expertise in biotechnology. She has the rare ability to create impact by combining disciplines and working at the intersections between them.
Laura Poole-Warren, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (UNSW) FTSE FAIMBE FBSE
Professor, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)
Laura Poole-Warren has made outstanding research contributions in biomedical engineering. Through senior academic roles, she has significantly impacted institutional research and is an exceptional mentor and role model for young researchers.
Alistair Poore, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BSc(Hons) Monash 1992 PhD UNSW 1999
Head of School, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales
Alistair Poore is an academic teacher and researcher in evolutionary ecology focusing on the ecology and evolution of interactions among marine organisms, in particular benthic invertebrates and algae.
Jennifer Potts, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN PhD FRSB
Head of School and Professor of Structural Biology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
Jennifer Potts is an internationally recognized structural biologist. Her work has generated a new understanding of the structure and function of proteins found on the surface of bacteria, including human pathogens.
Ronika Power, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Macq) MSc (Bradford) PhD (Macq) FSA
Associate Professor, Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University
Ronika Power is an outstanding scholar in the field of Bioarchaeology. She has conducted research across Europe and Africa in an innovative and authoritative manner.
Deo Prasad, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
AO FRSN BArch (Auck) MArch MSc PhD (UNSW) FTSE FRAIA
CEO, NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub
Scientia Professor, Department of the Built Environment, UNSW Sydney
Deo Prasad is a globally recognized leader and researcher in sustainability of buildings and the built environment.
Paul Prenzler, Fellow (2021) : Western NSW
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Qld) FRACI
Associate Professor in Chemistry, School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University
Paul Prenzler is a food, wine and agricultural chemist with a demonstrated commitment to science education and leadership in the National Indigenous Science Education Program at Charles Sturt University.
The Hon. Justice Brian Preston, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN SC BA LLB (Hons) HonDLitt (Macq) Doctor of Laws honoris causa (WSU) FAAL
Chief Judge, Land and Environment Court of NSW
Brian Preston has made a substantive contribution to environmental and planning law both in Australia and abroad by his distinguished service to the legal profession, education and academic discourse and the judiciary.
Huw Price, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Syd) MSc (Oxon) PhD (Cantab) FBA FAHA
Emeritus Professor in Philosophy, University of Cambridge
Huw Price is an internationally recognised philosopher, known for his work in the philosophy of physics. He has been a significant leader in Australian philosophy, serving as the President of the Australasian Association of Philosophy.
Mikhail Prokopenko, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN MSc (USSR) MA (Missouri) PhD (Macq)
Professor and Director, Centre for Complex Systems, Faculty of Engineering, University of Sydney
Mikhail Prokopenko has a strong international reputation in complex self-organising systems and information dynamics, and is one of the pioneers of the new research field of Guided Self-Organisation.