Celebrating our Monash 70th Anniversary Fellows
Faculty of Science academics named Monash 70th Anniversary Fellows in recognition of their excellence and leadership.
Ten outstanding academics from the Faculty of Science have been recognised as Monash 70th Anniversary Fellows, celebrating their sustained excellence, leadership and contribution to the University.
Introduced in the lead-up to Monash University’s 70th anniversary, the Fellows program recognises academic staff whose achievements across education, research, and enterprise and commercialisation have made a significant contribution to Monash’s success and global impact.
Seventy Fellows will receive the honorary title for three years, recognising both their achievements to date and their potential to help shape the University’s future.
Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Jordan Nash, congratulated the Faculty’s Fellows and thanked them for their contribution to Science and the wider community.
“This is a wonderful recognition of the calibre of people we have across the Faculty of Science and the extraordinary contribution they make through their research, education, leadership and engagement,” Professor Nash said.
“Our Fellows represent different disciplines, career stages and areas of expertise, but what they share is a sustained commitment to excellence and to creating impact well beyond their individual roles.
“I want to congratulate each of our Science Fellows and, importantly, thank them for what they contribute to our Faculty. Their achievements strengthen Science at Monash, support the success of those around them and enhance our impact and reputation nationally and internationally.”
The Science awardees are:
Professor Jessica Purcell, School of Mathematics
Professor Burkard Polster, School of Mathematics
Associate Professor Anna McLean Phillips, School of Physics and Astronomy
Associate Professor Mark Edmonds, School of Physics and Astronomy
Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis, Sustainable Development Education
Professor Joel Brugger, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Dr Felicity McCormack, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Dr Adam Kessler, School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Professor Kathyrn Hodgins, School of Biological Sciences
Professor Alexandr Simonov, School of Chemistry
Professor Nash said the breadth of the Science recipients reflected the strength of the Faculty’s academic community.
“The strength of our Faculty comes from talented colleagues who pursue ambitious ideas, inspire our students, build collaborations and contribute generously to their disciplines and communities.
“On behalf of the Faculty, I warmly congratulate Jessica, Burkard, Anna, Mark, Djuke, Joel, Felicity, Adam, Kathryn and Alexandr on this well-deserved recognition.”
The full list of the 70th Anniversary Fellows is available here.