Person

Lloyd, David (1974 - )

FTSE

Born
25 April 1974
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation
Applied chemist, Organic chemist and Vice-Chancellor
Website
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0658-8995

Summary

In 2013, David Lloyd moved to Adeliade, South Australia to take up the position of Vice Chancellor and President of the University of South Australia. At 38 years old he became Australia's youngest vice chancellor. His initial contract was extended to 2002 and then 2027. His earlier research work focused on use of advanced computer technologies to assist molecular design for the phamaceutical industry. He was a friend of the late Sir Terry Pratchett whose novels explored the foundations or history and philosophy of science.

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Chronology

2019
Award - Ellected Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
2022
Event - With Peter Hoj, they commenced work on the merger of the University of South Australia and the University of Adelaide to create the new Adelaide University

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Created: 18 August 2025

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