Explore the Committees

A complete overview of all National Committees – their purpose, members, and the work they do to shape the work of the Academy.
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National Committee for Earth System Science

The Committee covers the science needed to understand weather and climate, how it is changing, and how it will change in the future, including data, process-based understanding and modelling.
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National Committee for Agriculture and Food

The agricultural research community spans food, feed, and fibre production, including crop and animal production systems, genetic and agronomic improvement, environmental impacts, food security and sustainability, and food storage, processing and distribution.
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National Committee for Antarctic Research

The committee covers all branches of physical and biological sciences relevant to studies of and from Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, as well as the interface between Antarctic science and policy while coordinating Australia's active participation in international program planning and management.  
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National Committee for Astronomy

The committee covers all research areas and methods in astronomy and astrophysics, including instrumentation, education, outreach, and industry applications, and plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction and long-term planning for Australian astronomy.  
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National Committee for Brain and Mind

The committee represents the broad fields of brain and psychological sciences, including but not limited to neuroscience, psychology, neuroimaging, neuroengineering, neuroethics and artificial intelligence.
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National Committee for Chemistry

The committee covers all aspects of chemistry, including core chemistry disciplines, applied chemistry fields, specialised areas related to chemical sciences and chemistry in society.
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National Committee for Crystallography

The study of the structure of crystalline and other materials using X-rays, neutrons or electrons; synchrotron radiation, electron microscopy and diffraction, neutron scattering and diffraction. These studies impact the broader disciplines of chemistry, physics, geology, biology, and medicine. 
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National Committee for Data in Science

The committee addresses national data policy, data infrastructure, and data access across the science and research system, promoting data interoperability and usability informed by and informing international data standards and principles. 
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National Committee for Earth Sciences

The committee covers Earth science with particular focus on the solid earth, including the discovery, extraction, and sustainable use of its various resources, and recognising the complementary role of the National Committee for Earth System Science (NCESS) with its coverage of groundwater, the oceans, atmosphere and climate. 
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National Committee for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation

The committee deals with the ecology, evolution, and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including ecological and conservation issues related to food and fibre production, as well as native species subject to commercial and traditional harvest.
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National Committee for Geographical Sciences

The committee focuses on the science of place, space, and the environment. Specialisations include geomorphology, climatology, hydrology, biogeography, and economic, social, urban, and population geography.
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National Committee for History and Philosophy of Science

The committee covers the history and philosophy of science (HPS), science communication, and science and technology studies (STS) broadly construed.
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National Committee for Information and Communication Sciences

The committee covers information, communication and radio sciences, including AI, machine learning, data science, telecommunications, electronics, sensors, photonics, cyber security, robotics and software engineering, and electromagnetic wave research and applications. Other relevant areas include numerical solution of differential and integral equations, and electrostatics and electrodynamics.
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National Committee for Materials Science and Engineering

The committee covers materials science research, including functional, structural, electronic, nanostructured, biomaterials, soft materials, composites, and porous materials and synthesis, growth, processing, fabrication, characterisation, and analysis of materials and theoretical and computational materials science, materials chemistry, materials physics, and engineering applications.
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National Committee for Mathematical Sciences

The committee covers all research areas and methods of mathematical sciences, including applied mathematics, mathematical physics, numerical and computational mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistical science. It plays a key role in promoting the vitality and growth of mathematical sciences in Australia and internationally.
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National Committee for Nutrition

The committee reflects the diverse nature of nutrition science, covering basic and applied sciences, including nutrition mechanisms and animal nutrition, precision and population nutrition for dietary behaviour change, Epidemiology, disease prevention, and social/commercial determinants of nutrition, and Nutrition education and research training.
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National Committee for Physics

The physics committee covers all disciplines within physics, including applied physics, theoretical physics, experimental physics, and interdisciplinary fields. The committee plays a central role in promoting the global relevance of physics, both within Australia and internationally.
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National Committee for Space Science

The committee focusses on studying planets, small bodies, extraterrestrial materials, space weather, Solar System exploration, Earth observation, space situational awareness (SSA), and life sciences in space.