Person

Smith, Frank Andrew (Andrew) (1940 - )

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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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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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