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.
David Waite, Fellow (2014) : Sydney
FRSN BSc(Hons) (Tas.) MAppSc (Monash) PhD (MIT) IntMemb NAEng (US)
CEO UNSW Centre for Transformational Environmental Technologies
Scientia Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)
David Waite is a researcher of international standing who has made a significant contribution to the field of environmental chemistry over the last four decades.
Laurence Wakelin, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Kent) PhD (Cantab) FRSC FRACI
Honorary Associate Professor, University of New South Wales, School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney
Larry Wakelin is internationally recognised for his research into innovative DNA-binding anti-cancer drugs, particularly intercalating and DNA-directed alkylating agents, and for his teaching of pharmacology to both science and medical students.
Gordon Wallace, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AO FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD DSc (Deakin) DSc (Hanbat) FAA FTSE FInstP FRACI
Distinguished Professor and Director, Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, University of Wollongong
Gordon Wallace has a global research reputation in the discovery and development of advanced materials and their use in energy as well as in health research.
James Wallman, Fellow (2006) : Sydney
FRSN BSc(Hons) PhD FFSc(RCPA) FRES FRSSA
Dean of Science, University of Technology Sydney, University of Technology Sydney
James Wallman is an entomologist with an international reputation in the biology and forensic application of flies. He has contributed to science governance nationally through varied leadership roles in universities and professional societies.
Toby Walsh, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Cantab) MSc PhD (Edin) FAA FAAAS FACM
Professor of Artificial Intelligence, School of Computer Science and Engineering, UNSW Sydney
Toby Walsh has made significant contributions to the science and public understanding of artificial intelligence. He is particularly interested in building trustworthy AI.
Qilin Wang, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN PhD (UQ)
Professor and ARC Future Fellow, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Qilin Wang is an internationally recognised researcher who has made significant contributions to the development of a suite of innovative technologies that revolutionise the science and practice of urban water management for Australian water utilities.
Christopher Ward, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BMedSc MBChB (Dist) (Otago) PhD (Monash) FRACP FRCPA
Senior Staff Specialist and Director of Research, Department of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District
Christopher Ward is an international leader in coagulation medicine.
SueAnne Ware, Fellow (2017) : Hunter
FRSN BS (CSU) MLA (Berkeley) PhD (RMIT) FAILA
Professor of Landscape Architecture and Head, School of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Newcastle
SueAnne Ware is an internationally recognised researcher in landscape architecture whose scholarly and creative practice centres on socially engaged design processes, citizen co-design, and design activism.
Richard Waterhouse, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
FRSN BA (Hons) (Sydney) MA PhD (Johns Hopkins) FAHA FASSA
Emeritus Professor, Department of History, University of Sydney
Richard Waterhouse is a leading scholar of the history of Australian popular culture and the history of rural Australia.
Stephanie Watson, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
OAM FRSN BCc(Med) (Hons) MBBS (Hons) (Syd) PhD (UNSW) FARVO FRANZCO
Head, Corneal Unit, Sydney Eye Hospital
Professor, Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney
Stephanie Watson is a clinician scientist known for her ground-breaking stem cell research in corneal therapies and for leadership in the academic, not-for-profit and business sectors.
Ron Webber, Fellow (2017) : Interstate
AM FRSN BEd (Melb) MEd (Monash) PhD (RMIT) FRICS FAIBS
Associate Professor in Construction Management and Building Surveying, School of Engineering and Technology, Central Queensland University
Ronald Webber is a leading educator and advisor to Government on building design, particularly relating to fire safety.
Ian Webster, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
AO FRSN MB BS MD (Melb.) FRACP FRACGP FAFPHM FAChAM FAFRM
Emeritus Professor, University of New South Wales, UNSW (Sydney)
Ian Webster has served in senior leadership positions in Public Health and Community Medicine, and is known for his work on addiction, mental health and the impact of homelessness.
Tony Weiss, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Sydney) FTSE FRSC FRACI CChem FRSB FNAI FAIMBE FBSE FTERM
McCaughey Professor in Biochemistry and Professor of Molecular Biotechnology, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, and the Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney
Anthony Weiss established and is an acknowledged leader of the field of synthetic human tropoelastin and recombinant human elastin technologies. His discoveries span fundamental structure and function to the innovative translation of human tropoelastin.
Steven Weller, Fellow (2020) : Hunter
FRSN BE (Hons) ME PhD (Newcastle)
Professor of Electrical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Newcastle
Steve Weller has made important contributions to feedback control theory and its application to the solution of problems in sustainable development and electrical power systems. He has taken many leadership roles in his university.
Paul Wellings, Fellow (2018) : Sydney
CBE DL FRSN FRSA BSc (London) MSc (Durham) PhD (East Anglia) HonDSc (Lancaster) FAICD FRSA
Former Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Wollongong
Paul Wellings has researched insect population ecology, biological control, and host plant resistance and is a former university Vice-Chancellor.
Peter Wells, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN MCom (Auck) PhD (USyd) FACA
Peter Wells has made significant contributions to the practice of accounting both professionally and academically in Australia.
Judith Wheeldon, Fellow (2013) : Sydney
AM FRSN BSc (Wisconsin) MEd (Sydney) FACE FACE
Former Vice-President, Royal Society of NSW
Judith Wheeldon is recognised for eminent and long-standing service to Australian secondary education at senior levels and for service to professional organisations.
John Whitelock, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
FRSN BAppSc PhD (UTS) FAIMBE
Emeritus Professor of Biomedical Engineering, UNSW (Sydney)
John Whitelock has developed a detailed understanding of how the matrix around cells joins them together and controls their responses to growth and survival signals embedded within the matrix.
Thomas Whitford, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
FRSN BPsych PhD (Sydney)
Professor of Psychology, School of Psychology, UNSW (Sydney)
Tom Whitford is a world-renowned researcher into the neural basis of schizophrenia. He has pioneered the development of neurophysiological biomarkers for the disorder's psychotic features.
Bob Whittaker, Fellow (2016) : Hunter
AM FRSN BAppSc GradDipEd (UTS) HonDConstM (CQU) HonDLitt (WSU) FAIB FAIQS FNZIOB CompIEAust MSoCL
Professor (Adjunct/Practice) at University of Canberra, Western Sydney University, and University of Newcastle
Principal and Director, Holdom Whittaker
Robert Whittaker is recognised as a national leader of the building profession who has played a a prominent role in raising the professional standards of the NSW and the national built environment.
Glenn Wightwick, Fellow (2022) : Sydney
FRSN BSc FTSE SMIEEE
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Enterprise), University of Technology Sydney
Glenn has been a champion of the ICT sector in Australia for many years, with significant impact in industry, academia and peak professional bodies.
Ian Wilkinson, Fellow (2013) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (So’ton) MSc (Warwick) PhD (UNSW) FANZMAC
Honorary Professor, Department of Marketing, University of Sydney
Ian Wilkinson is recognised as a research leader in the development and management of business relations and networks as complex adaptive systems, and as a leader in marketing education.
Alan Williams, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Leicester) MSc (RHUL) PhD (ANU) MAIATSIS FSA FRSA, MAACAI, MEIANZ
Associate Director/Technical Lead, Aboriginal Heritage, EMM Consulting Pty Ltd
Alan Williams has made a significant contribution to the understanding of Australia’s past human societies and climate change.
Robyn Williams, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
AO FRSN Hon DSc (Deakin, Syd, ANU, UNSW, Macquarie, UniSA, Qld) FAA FRIAust
Producer/Presenter, ABC Science, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A laudation is not available for Robyn Williams
Ann Williamson, Fellow (2015) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (LaTrobe) Fellow of Australasian College of Road Safety
Emeritus Professor, School of Aviation, Transport and Road Safety Research Centre, UNSW (Sydney)
Anne Williamson's strong body of research addresses both fundamental and applied aspects of transport safety problems and is making an impact on improving safety for the community.
George Willis, Fellow (2018) : Hunter
FRSN BSc (Hons) (Adel) PhD (N'cle on Tyne) FAA Alexander von Humboldt Award
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and ARC Laureate Professorial Fellow, School of Information and Physical Sciences, University of Newcastle
George Willis is known nationally and internationally for his work in a number of fields of mathematics that have led to innovation and applications in topological algebra and in harmonic analysis.
Jeremy Wilson, Fellow (2020) : Sydney
AO FRSN MB BS (Sydney) MD (UNSW) FRCP FRACP AGAF
Emeritus Professor of Medicine, South Western Sydney Clinical School, UNSW (Sydney)
Jeremy Wilson has had a distinguished career in academic and clinical medicine, together with senior leadership and governance roles in health and higher education.
Glenn Withers, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
AO FRSN BEc (Hons) (Monash) MA PhD (Harvard) FASSA
Honorary Professor of Economics, Research School of Economics, Australian National University
Glenn Withers is a leading Australian economist and public policy adviser.
Albert Y L Wong, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
AM FRSN BComm (UNSW) FAICD SF FIN
Investment Banker, Stockbroker, Corporate Adviser (semi-retired)
Albert Wong has made substantial contributions to society, embracing investment and the financial stewardship of foundations in tertiary education, research and the visual arts.
Danny Wong, Fellow (2021) : Sydney
FRSN BSc (Hons) PhD (Monash) FRACI
Senior Lecturer, Department of Applied BioSciences, Macquarie University
Danny Wong is a highly respected academic in analytical chemistry who has made significant contributions to the development and applications of structurally small, antifouling carbon electrodes to neurotransmitter detection in vivo through many international collaborations.
Anne Wood, Fellow (2008) : Southern Highlands
FRSN BSc (Hons) DipEd
Retired
Anne Wood has a unique combination of knowledge, authorship and work experience in the diverse fields of chemistry, national heritage, local government and national and international education.
Robert Wood, Fellow (2023) : Sydney
FRSN BEc (Curtin) PhD (Washington) FASSA FANZAM FIAAP FAPA FSOB
Professor and Research Director, Department of Economics, Macquarie University
Robert Woods is an internationally recognized leader and researcher in organizational psychology.
Mike Woods, Fellow (2017) : Sydney
FRSN BA Hons) GradDipEd
Professor of Health Economics, Center for Health Economics Research and Evaluation, University of Technology Sydney
Professor Woods has made signignificant contributions to the wellbeing of the Australian community through the reform of aged care, the health workforce and other areas of public policy
Barry Wren, Fellow (2019) : Sydney
AM FRSN MB BS (Sydney) MHealth MD (UNSW) MHPEd, (UNSW) FRCOG, FRANZCOG FRANZCOG
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (Retired)
Barry Wren is a senior obstetrician and gynaecologist who has had a major influence in investigating and improving the care and well-being of postmenopausal women.
John Wright, Fellow (2012) : Southern Highlands
AM FRSN BSc PhD GAICD FTSE FAusIMM FAIE
Principal, Wright Energy Consulting, Wright Energy Consulting
John Wright has played a significant role in the advancment of energy research and development that has been recognised by the award of a member of an Australian Order.