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Brennan, Maxwell Howard (1932 - )

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Born
26 September 1932
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation
Physicist and University Administrator

Summary

Maxwell Brennan has been professor of physics (plasma physics) at the University of Sydney since 1981, with a 5 year term as Chairperson of the Australian Research Council 1991-1995. His research is in the areas of cosmic ray air showers, nuclear physics and plasma physics.

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Chronology

1954
Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc(Hons)), University of Sydney
1958
Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Sydney
1958 - 1961
Career position - Research Associate, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
1961 - 1962
Career position - Lecturer in Physics, University of Sydney
1963 - 1964
Career position - Senior Lecturer in Physics, University of Sydney
1964 - 1980
Career position - Foundation Professor of Physics, Flinders University
1971 - 1972
Career position - President, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
1978 - 1980
Career position - Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Flinders University
1980 - 1982
Career position - Chairman, Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships and Australian Research Grants Committee
1981 - 1997
Career position - Professor of Physics (Plasma Physics), University of Sydney
1983 - 1997
Career position - Chairman, Australian Atomic Energy Commission
1985
Award - DSc honoris causa, Flinders University
1986
Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - in recognition of service to science and technology
1986 - 1987
Career position - Chairman, National Research Fellowship Advisory Committee
1986 - 1989
Career position - Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Sydney
1986 - 1993
Career position - Chairman, International Fusion Research Council
1988 -
Career position - Member, National Board of Employment, Education and Training
1988
Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA)
1988 - 1990
Career position - Head, School of Physics, University of Sydney
1988 - 1990
Career position - Deputy Chair, Higher Education Council
1991 - 1995
Career position - Chairperson, Australian Research Council
1996 -
Career position - Emeritus Professor, Flinders University
1997 -
Career position - Emeritus Professor, University of Sydney
2001
Award - Centenary Medal - for service to Australian society and science in plasma physics
2005 - 2007
Career position - Chief Scientist of South Australia
2009 -
Career position - Chairman, eResearch SA

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