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.
Phil Waite, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN JP BSc (Hons) PhD (London) MBChB (Otago) CertHEd (UNSW)
Emeritus Professor in Anatomy, School of Medical Sciences, University of NSW
Phil Waite is a leading academic specialising in neuroscience and spinal cord injury.
Trevor Waite, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
FRSN BSc(Hons) (Tas.) MAppSc (Monash) PhD (MIT)
CEO UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies
Scientia Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)
David Waite is a researcher of international standing who has made a significant contribution to the field of environmental chemistry over the last four decades.
Laurence Wakelin, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Kent) PhD (Cantab) FRSC FRACI
Honorary Associate Professor, School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney
Larry Wakelin is internationally recognised for his research into innovative DNA-binding anti-cancer drugs, particularly intercalating and DNA-directed alkylating agents, and for his teaching of pharmacology to both science and medical students.
Gordon Wallace, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AO FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD DSc (Deakin) DSc (Hanbat) FAA FTSE FInstP FRACI
Distinguished Professor and Director, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong
Gordon Wallace has a global research reputation in the discovery and development of advanced materials and their use in energy as well as in health research.
Qilin Wang, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN PhD (Qld)
Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Qilin Wang is an internationally recognised researcher who has made significant contributions to the development of a suite of innovative technologies that revolutionise the science and practice of urban water management for Australian water utilities.
SueAnne Ware, Fellow (2017) : Hunter
FRSN BS (CSU) MLA (Berkeley) PhD (RMIT) FAILA
Professor of Landscape Architecture and Head, School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle
SueAnne Ware is an internationally recognised researcher in landscape architecture whose scholarly and creative practice centres on socially engaged design processes, citizen co-design, and design activism.
Richard Waterhouse, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Sydney) MA PhD (Johns Hopkins) FAHA FASSA
Treasurer, Australian Academy of Humanities
Emeritus Professor, Department of History, University of Sydney
Richard Waterhouse is a leading scholar of the history of Australian popular culture and the history of rural Australia.
Ronald Webber, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BEd (Melb) MEd (Monash) PhD (RMIT) FRICS FAIBS
Associate Professor in Construction Management and Building Surveying, School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University
Ronals Webber is a leading educator and advisor to Government on building design, particularly relating to fire safety.
Ian Webster, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
AO FRSN MB BS MD (Melb.) FRACP FRACGP FAFPHM FAChAM FAFRM
Emeritus Professor, Department of Public Health and Community Medecine, UNSW (Sydney)
Ian Webster has served in senior leadership positions in Public Health and Community Medicine, and is known for his work on addiction, mental health and the impact of homelessness.
Anthony Weiss, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Sydney) FTSE FRSC FRACI FAIMBE FRSA FAICD FBSE FTERM
McCaughey Professor in Biochemistry and Professor of Molecular Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
Anthony Weiss established and is an acknowledged leader of the field of synthetic human tropoelastin and recombinant human elastin technologies. His discoveries span fundamental structure and function to the innovative translation of human tropoelastin.
Steven Weller, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
FRSN BE (Hons) ME PhD (Newcastle)
Professor of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering
Steve Weller has made important contributions to feedback control theory and its application to the solution of problems in sustainable development and electrical power systems. He has taken many leadership roles in his university.
Paul Wellings, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
CBE DL FRSN FRSA BSc (London) MSc (Durham) PhD (East Anglia) HonDSc (Lancaster) FAICD FRSA
Former Vice-Chancellor
Principal, University of Wollongong
Paul Wellings has researched insect population ecology, biological control, and host plant resistance and is a former university Vice-Chancellor.
Tim Wess, Fellow (2014) : Interstate
FRSN PhD FRSB FRSA PFHEA
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of the Sunshine Coast
Tim Wess is recognised for his research in biophysics, in which he has expertise in the characterisation of non-crystalline biological materials, and for senior roles in higher education.
Judith Wheeldon, Fellow (2013) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Wisconsin) MEd (Sydney) FACE
Vice President, Royal Society of NSW
Judith Wheeldon is recognised for eminent and long-standing service to Australian secondary education at senior levels and for service to professional organisations.
John Whitelock, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BAppSc PhD (UTS)
Professor of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)
John Whitelock has developed a detailed understanding of how the matrix around cells joins them together and controls their responses to growth and survival signals embedded within the matrix.
Thomas Whitford, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BPsych PhD (Sydney)
Professor of Psychology, School of Psychology, UNSW (Sydney)
Tom Whitford is a world-renowned researcher into the neural basis of schizophrenia. He has pioneered the development of neurophysiological biomarkers for the disorder's psychotic features.
Robert Whittaker, Fellow (2016) : Hunter
AM FRSN BAppSc GradDipEd (UTS) FAIB FAIQS
Adjunct Associate Professor, Western Sydney University
Professor of Practice, University of Newcastle
Robert Whittaker is recognised as a national leader of the building profession who has played a a prominent role in raising the professional standards of the NSW and the national built environment.
Ian Wilkinson, Fellow (2013) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (So’ton) MSc (Warwick) PhD (UNSW)
Honorary Professor, Marketing, University of Sydney
Ian Wilkinson is recognised as a research leader in the development and management of business relations and networks as complex adaptive systems, and as a leader in marketing education.
Ann Williamson, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (LaTrobe)
Professor and Director of Transport and Road Safety Research, School of Aviation, Transport and Road Safety Research Centre, UNSW (Sydney)
Anne Williamson's strong body of research addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of transport safety problems and is making an impact on improving safety for the community.
George Willis, Fellow (2018) : Hunter
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Adel) PhD (N'cle on Tyne) FAA
Professor of Mathematics and ARC Laureate Professorial Fellow, School of Information and Physical Sciences, University of Newcastle
George Willis is known nationally and internationally for his work in a number of fields of mathematics that have led to innovation and applications in topological algebra and in harmonic analysis.
Jeremy Wilson, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
AO FRSN MB BS (Sydney) MD (UNSW) FRCP FRACP FAGA
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW (Sydney)
Jeremy Wilson has had a distinguished career in academic and clinical medicine, together with senior leadership and governance roles in health and higher education.
Glenn Withers, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BEc (Hons) (Monash) MA PhD (Harvard)
Professor of Economics, Research School of Economics, Australian National University
Glenn Withers is a leading Australian economist and public policy adviser.
Albert Wong, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN B. Comm (UNSW) FAICD SF FIN
Investment Banker, Stockbroker, Corporate Adviser (semi-retired)
Albert Wong has made substantial contributions to society, embracing investment and the financial stewardship of foundations in tertiary education, research and the visual arts.
Danny Wong, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Monash) FRACI
Senior Lecturer, Department of Molecular Sciences, Macquarie University
Danny Wong is a highly respected academic in analytical chemistry who has made significant contributions to the development and applications of structurally small, antifouling carbon electrodes to neurotransmitter detection in vivo through many international collaborations.
Anne Wood, Fellow (2008) : Southern Highlands
FRSN BSc (Hons) DipEd
Retired
Anne Wood has a unique combination of knowledge, authorship and work experience in the diverse fields of chemistry, national heritage, local government and national and international education.
Michael Woods, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BA Hons) GradDipEd
Professor of Health Economics, Center for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Woods has made signignificant contributions to the wellbeing of the Australian community through the reform of aged care, the health workforce and other areas of public policy
Barry Wren, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
AM FRSN MB BS (Sydney) MHealth MD (UNSW) FRANZCOG
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Retired), .
Barry Wren is a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist who has had a major influence in investigating and improving the care and well-being of postmenopausal women.
John Wright, Fellow (2012) : Southern Highlands
AM FRSN BSc PhD FTSE FAusIMM FAIE GAICD
Principal, Wright Energy Consulting
John Wright has played a significant role in the advancment of energy research and development that has been recognised by the award of a member of an Australian Order.