Fellows of the Royal Society of NSW (T)

On this page are listed brief biographies of the following Fellows.
The recorded year references the date on which the Fellow joined the Society,
while the suffixed entry displays the Branch with which the Fellow is associated.

Inaam Tabbaa, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AM FRSN LLB (UNE) BBus (CSU)
Former Commissioner, NSW Industrial Relations Commission
Managing Director, Inaam Tabbaa and Associates Pty Ltd

Inaam Tabbaa is an industrial-relations lawyer and educator who has taught and inspired women from various ethno-religous backgrounds and helping to develop an inclusive society.

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Nicholas Talley, Fellow (2023) : Hunter
AC FRSN MBBS (Hons) (UNSW) PhD (Syd) MD (UNSW) MMedSci (UoN) FAHMS FRACP FAFPHM
Distinguished Laureate Professor, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle

Nicholas Talley has made a substantial international contribution to the field of gastroenterology.

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Dacheng Tao, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BEng (USTC) MPhil (CUHK) PhD (London) FAA FTWAS FAAAS FACM FIEEE FIAPR FOSA
Professsor of Computer Science and ARC Laureate Fellow, School of Computer Science, University of Sydney

Dacheng Tao has made ground-breaking contributions to sub-areas of artificial intelligence, including data science, deep learning, image processing, machine learning, medical informatics, social media, and video surveillance.

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Roy Tasker, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BSc(Hons) PhD (Otago) DipEd (Qld) FRACI CChem
Chief Scientific Advisor@Planet Ark
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Western Sydney University, Western Sydney University

Roy Tasker is a chemist who has achieved recognition for national leadership in multimedia visualisation in university science education, and as a senior leader in the higher education sector.

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Maree Teesson, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
AC FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (UNSW) FASSA FAHMS
Professor and Director, The Matilda Centre, University of Sydney

Maree Teesson is an eminent researcher in medicine, acknowledge for her contributions and innovations in the prevention and treatment of mental disorders, to mental health policy, to education, and as a role model for young researchers.

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Natalie Thamwattana, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Mahidol) GradCertBus PhD (Wollongong) FAustMS
Professor of Applied Mathematics, School of Information and Physical Sciences, University of Newcastle

Natalie Thamwattana, an internationally-recognised applied mathematician, has made outstanding contributions to the understanding of granular materials and to nanotechnology.

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Paul Thomas, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN MB BS BSc(Hons) (Lond Pharm) MD MoHPEd FRCP FRACP
Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine, Prince of Wales' Hospital
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW (Sydney)

Paul Thomas has made significant contributions to research and teaching in respiratory medicine achieving improved outcomes for sufferers of SARCOIDOSIS, and ASTHMA and has helped pioneer novel methods in breath aanalysis.

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Rob Thomas, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
AO FRSN BEc (Monash) FAICD
Co-Chair State Library of NSW Foundation
Company Director, O'Connell Street Associates

Rob Thomas has made a major contribution to the State Library of New South Wales, the dominant holder of this Nation's history.

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Pall Thordarson, Fellow (2022) : Southern Highlands
FRSN BSc (Iceland) PhD (Sydney) FRACI FRSC
Professor, School of Chemistry and Director, UNSW RNA Institute, UNSW (Sydney)

Pall Thordarson is known for his seminal contributions to making functional materials through self-assembly and for ability his ability to advance the public’s and governments support for science

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David Throsby, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
AO FRSN BEc (Sydney) PhD (LSE)
Distinguished Professor, Department Of Economics, Macquarie University

David Throsby is internationally known for his research on the economics of art and culture, particularly in the economics of the performing arts, the role of artists as economic agents, the Indigenous art economy, heritage economics, the role of culture in sustainable development, and the relationships between economic and cultural policy.

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Chris Tisdell, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) PhD (Qld) GradCert (DigitalEd) (Edin) FAustMS FHERDSA
Professor of Mathematics, School of Mathematics
Statistics, UNSW (Sydney)

Christopher Tisdell has made significant and innovative contributions to digital education which have positively impacted millions of people around the world by meeting the challenges of scale, flexibility and personalised learning in mathematics.

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Jose Torero, Fellow (2018) : Overseas
FRSN BSc (PUC Peru) MSc PhD (Berkeley) HonDSc (Ghent) FTSE FREng FRSE
Professor of Civil Engineering and Head, Department of Civil Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, University College London

Jose Torero is an internationally recognised, pre-eminent researcher in the fire safety of the built environment, in particular of tall buildings.

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Robin Torrence, Fellow (2016) : Sydney
FRSN AB MA PhD
Senior Fellow, Department of Geosciences and Archaeology, Australian Museum

Robin Rorrence is recognised Internationally for significant research on ancient Pacific and Mediterranean trade, the impact of volcanic disasters on human history, stone tool technology and use, and pioneering application of ancient starch in archaeology.

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Graham Town, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BE (NSWIT), PhD (Sydney) FIEAust, SMIEEE, CPEng
Professor Emeritus, School of Engineering, Macquarie University

Graham Town is a retired electrical engineer and academic who has been a leader in engineering education and has made significant contributions in diverse areas of engineering research.

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Stephen Trowell, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BA MA (Cantab) PhD (ANU)
Founder and Managing Director, PPB Technology, PPB Technology

Stephen Trowell has contributed to the science of molecular recognition and signal transduction in biological systems for over three decades, and has guided research collaborations strengthening Australian agriculture and food production.

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Peter Tyree, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
AM FRSN BE (NSWIT) HonDEng (UNSW) HonFIEAust CPEng
Chairman and Director, Tyree Foundation

Peter Tyree is an electrical engineer, industrialist, and benefactor. He has led one of Australia's largest private manufacturing companies and continues to contribute generously to his profession and the community.

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Alec Tzannes, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Arch) BArch (Sydney) MSc (Columbia) HonDUniv (UNSW) HonFAIA LFRAIA FNZIA FAIB
Founding Director, Tzannes (Architecture and Urban Design)
Emeritus Professor of Architecture, School of the Built Environment, UNSW (Sydney)

Alec Tzannes is a distinguished and eminent architect of major works in this State and abroad, both in practice and as an educator at the highest levels at a number of universities.

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