Person
Smith, Frank Andrew (Andrew) (1940 - )
FAA
- Born
- 22 March 1940
Kendal, Cumbria, United Kingdom - Occupation
- Plant scientist and University Administrator
- Alternative Names
- Smith, Andrew (Also known as)
Summary
Andrew Smith was Professor of Botany at the University of Adelaide from 1990 to 2000, having first joined the University in 1967. His research is in the area of plant science - mineral nutrition and membrane transport - plant/soil interactions, and in the pre-colonial history of western Borneo and the region.
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Chronology
- 1962
- Education - Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of Cambridge
- 1965
- Education - Doctor of Philosoply (PhD), University of Cambridge
- 1965 - 1967
- Career position - Science Research Council Research Fellow, University of Cambridge
- 1967
- Education - Master of Arts (MA), University of Cambridge
- 1967 - 1972
- Career position - Lecturer in Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1968
- Education - PhD ad eundem gradum, University of Adelaide
- 1972 - 1977
- Career position - Senior Lecturer in Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1974
- Award - P. L. Goldacre Award, Australian Society of Plant Physiologists
- 1977 - 1989
- Career position - Reader in Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1979 - 1982
- Career position - Chairman, Department of Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1982
- Award - David Syme Research Prize, University of Melbourne 1982 (jointly with N.A. Walker)
- 1982 - 1986
- Career position - Member, Australian Research Grants Committee
- 1986 - 1987
- Career position - Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, University of Adelaide
- 1988
- Career position - Chairman, Department of Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1989 - 1990
- Career position - Associate Professor of Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1990 -
- Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science
- 1990 - 2000
- Career position - Professor of Botany, University of Adelaide
- 1990 - 2000
- Career position - Member of the Board, Adelaide Botanic Garden
- 1995 - 1997
- Career position - Member of Council, University of Adelaide
- 2001 -
- Career position - Emeritus Professor, University of Adelaide
- 2001
- Award - Centenary Medal for service to Australian society and science in biology
- 2002 - 2005
- Career position - Member of Council, Australian Academy of Science
- 2002 - 2007
- Career position - Member of the Editorial Board (later Managing Editor for countries outside United Kingdom), Mycorrhiza
- 2003
- Career position - Member, Organising Committee, 3rd ICOM (International Council of Museums Conference), Adelaide
- 2003 - 2010
- Career position - Chair, Selection Panel, International Science Links Program, Commonwealth Government
- 2006 -
- Career position - Honorary Professor, Research Centre for Eco-Environmental Sciences (RCEES), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, Republic of China
- 2008 -
- Career position - Visiting Professor, Institute of Urban Environment (IUE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Xiamen, Republic of China
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Published resources
Journal Articles
- Smith, F. Andrew and Beilby, Mary J., 'Norman Alan Walker 1929-2013', Historical Records of Australian Science, 26 (2) (2015), 192-205, https://doi.org/10.1071/HR15004. Details
Resources
- 'Smith, F A (19400322-)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-613928. Details
Rosanne Walker
Created: 25 May 2001, Last modified: 27 June 2024