Australian Scientists elected to Royal Society

The Australian Academy of Science ( AAS ) has announced that three local scientists have this year been elected as Fellows of Britain’s Royal Society, as the prestigious group celebrates its 350th anniversary.

Australian Life Scientist spoke this week with Dr Ezio Rizzardo from the CSIRO, who has been recognised for his pioneering work in the area of polymers. He is joined by Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte from the University of Sydney, and the University of Western Australia’s Professor Malcolm McCulloch.

Durrant-Whyte, who was elected for his ground breaking work in the field of robotics said: 'I am very honoured and pleased and this is very good for Australia'. McCulloch was distinguished for his contributions to the understanding of the early solar system, as well as for pioneering the use of new climate change indicators preserved in coral skeletons.

All three Australian scientists will join 41 of their peers from around the world attending a ceremony in London in July where they will sign the historic charter book with quill and ink.