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Brennan, Maxwell Howard (1932 - )FAA |
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| Physicist | |
| Born: 26 September 1932 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | |
| Maxwell Howard Brennan has been professor of physics (plasma physics) at the University of Sydney since 1981, with a 5 year term as Chairperson of the Australian Research Council 1991-95. His research is in the areas of cosmic ray air showers, nuclear physics and plasma physics. |
Career Highlights |
| Born Sydney, 26 September 1932. AO 1985. Educated University of Sydney (BSc (hons) 1954, PhD 1958). Research Associate, Princeton University 1958-1961, lecturer, University of Sydney 1961-62, senior lecturer 1963-64, foundation professor of physics, Flinders University 1964-80, Pro-Vice-Chancellor 1978-80, Professor of Physics (Plasma Physics), University of Sydney 1981-date, Pro-Vice-Chancellor 1986-89, Head, School of Physics 1988-90, Chairperson, Australian Research Council 1991-95. Fellow, Australian Academy of Science 1988. President, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering 1971-72, Chairman, Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships and Australian Research Grants Committee 1980-82, Chairman, Australian Atomic Energy Commission 1983-87, Chairman, International Fusion Research Council 1986-93. |
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