Hunter, Robert John (1933 - )

Summary

Bob Hunter is Honorary Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney where he has been a staff member since 1964. Prior to this he spent close to ten years at various Divisions of CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation). His research currently covers the areas of colloid and electrochemistry, rheology and electrokinetics. Apart from his academic and professional pursuits, Hunter is a strong advocate of employing good ethics in science and research and has been a long term member and President of the group Scientists for Global Responsibility.

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Chronology

1953 - 1954

Career position - Master of Maths and Science at Wolaroi College for Boys in Orange, New South Wales

1954

Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc), New England University College

1954 - 1957

Career position - Technical Officer then Experimental Officer Chemist at CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Division of Plant Industry

1957 - 1960

Education - Postdoctoral student at the Physical Chemistry Department of the University of Sydney

1960 - 1964

Career position - Experimental Officer then Research Officer at CSIRO Division of Soils

1962

Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Sydney

1962 - 1964

Career position - Secretary, Australian Society of Soil Science - Federal

1964 - 1971

Career position - Lecturer then Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney

1966 - 1967

Career position - President, Australian Society of Soil Science, New South Wales branch

1970 - 1971

Career position - Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

1970 - 1972

Career position - Chair of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute's Electrochemistry Division

1971 - 1972

Career position - Visiting Professor at James Cook University of North Queensland

1972 - 1990

Career position - Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney

1975 -

Award - Fellow, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI)

1978 - 1979

Career position - Pro-Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Sydney

1978 - 1980

Career position - Vice-Chairman of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry

1980 - 1982

Career position - Chairman, RACI Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry

1982 -

Career position - National Executive member of SANA/Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)

1982 - 1983

Career position - Visiting Professor, University of Canterbury in Christchurch New Zealand

1984 - 1986

Career position - Vice-President of Scientists Against Nuclear Arms (SANA)

1986 -

Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA)

1986 - 1988

Career position - National President of Scientists Against Nuclear Arms (SANA)

1987 - 1990

Career position - Head of the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney

1988

Award - Archibald Liversidge Medal and Lecture, Royal Society of New South Wales

1989 - 1992

Career position - President, RACI Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry

1989 - 1995

Career position - Chair of the Board of Directors of Colloidal Dynamics Pty. Ltd. in Sydney

1990 - 1992

Career position - National President of SANA (now known as Scientists for Global Responsibility SGR)

1991 -

Career position - Honorary Research Associate and Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Sydney

1991 - 1993

Career position - Chairman, National Science and Industry Forum, Australian Academy of Science

1991 - 1995

Career position - Consulting Chemist (part time) at Colloidal Dynamics Pty Ltd.

1991 - 1995

Career position - Technical Consultant to Matec Applied Sciences in Massachusetts, USA

1994 - c. 1996

Career position - President, Royal Australian Chemical Institute Division of Colloid Science

1995 - 1998

Career position - Technical Consultant at Colloidal Dynamics Pty Ltd., ATP

1996 -

Career position - National President of SGR (formerly SANA)

1998 -

Career position - Technical Consultant (part time) at Colloidal Dynamics Pty Ltd., ATP

2003

Award - Member of the Order of Australia (AM) ) for service to science in the field of colloid and surface chemistry, as an educator and researcher, and to the community through the promotion of scientific social responsibility

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Published resources

Journal Articles

• Hunter, R. J., 'Albert Ernest Alexander (1914-1970): Obituary', Search, 1 (3) (1970), 91. Details

Resources

• 'Hunter, Robert J (19330626-)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1085269. Details