Person
Wright, John K. (1944 - )
- Born
- 22 August 1944
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Occupation
- Executive and Metallurgist
Summary
John Wright's actions as Chief of CSIRO Division of Coal and Energy Technology (later CSIRO Energy Technology) (1994-2002) changed the public perception and scientific focus of energy research in Australia, by engaging with the cutting edge of energy technology and re-locating the Division from a 60 year old laboratory to purpose-built new facility in Newcastle that demonstrated the future of energy. Wright is also known for his involvement in the development of the revolutionary direct smelting process known as Hismelt, while engaged as project leader at the National Energy Research Demonstration and Development Corporation (NERDDC) in the 1980s.
Details
In 2008 Wright was awarded the CSIRO Medal for Lifetime Achievement for raising the profile of CSIRO's commitment to energy research and development and taking aleading role in the development of Australia's energy future.
Chronology
- 1966
- Education - Bachelor of Science, University of New South Wales
- 1970
- Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Extractive Metallurgy, University of New South Wales
- 1970 - 1973
- Career position - Employed, Australian Mineral Development Laboratories (AMDEL), Adelaide
- 1973 - 1980
- Career position - Leader of the iron ore processing group, CSIRO Division of Mineral Chemistry
- 1980 - 1983
- Career position - Engineer, later Chief Process Engineer at Hatch Associates Metallurgical Consulting
- 1983 - 1986
- Career position - Project Leader, National Energy Research Demonstration and Development Corporation (NERDDC)
- 1986 - 1994
- Career position - Assistant Chief, CSIRO Division of Mineral Processing and Engineering (CMPE)
- 1994 - c. 1995
- Career position - Chief of the Division of Coal and Energy Technology
- c. 1995 - 2002
- Career position - Chief, CSIRO Energy Technology
- 2002 - 2008
- Career position - Foundation Director of the Director of the CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship Program
- 2007
- Award - Schlumberger Gold Medal
- 2007
- Award - CSIRO Partnership Award
- 2008
- Award - CSIRO Medal for Lifetime Achievement
- 2008
- Award - CSIRO Medal for Business Excellence
- 2009
- Award - Excellence in community services award for the Fuels for Thought Forum, awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Related entries
Published resources
Resources
- 'Wright, John (19440822-)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1514397. Details
Resource Sections
- Ward, C., 'John Wright', in CSIROpedia, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), 2011, https://csiropedia.csiro.au/Wright-John. Details
See also
- Ward, Colin, 'CSIRO Medal for Lifetime Achievement', in CSIROpedia, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), 2022, https://csiropedia.csiro.au/csiro-medal-for-lifetime-achievement/. Details
Rebecca Rigby
Created: 19 June 2012, Last modified: 5 March 2024