World leader in chemistry admitted as Corresponding Member

Professor CNR Rao FRS has been formally admitted as a Corresponding Member of the Academy, signing the Academy’s Charter Book at a ceremony in December.

Professor Rao is one of the foremost world leaders in the area of solid state and materials chemistry. He played a leading role in establishing the Australia–India Strategic Research Fund, fostering a long-term scientific and technological partnership between the two countries. The fund is Australia’s single largest bilateral science and research fund.

Professor Rao joins the Academy’s 27 other Corresponding Members, comprising leading international researchers and science advocates with strong links to Australia.