Fellows' biographical memoirs

Each biographical memoir of deceased Fellows of the Academy is carefully researched, resulting in a unique biographical collection of celebrated lives and important achievements.
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Ted Ringwood

Alfred Edward Ringwood 1930-1993

Ted Ringwood was born in Kew, an inner Melbourne suburb, on 19 April 1930, an only child in a family which identified strongly with Australia and with Melbourne in particular. Both his parents were Australian, but his mother's parents had come to Australia as Presbyterian emigrants from Ulster.
Alfred Gottschalk

Alfred Gottschalk 1894-1973

With the passing of Alfred Gottschalk on October 4th 1973, at Tübingen, West Germany, in his 80th year, there ended a life of extraordinary dedication to research in biochemistry. He died acclaimed as the leading authority in the ever-expanding field of glycoprotein research.
David Buckingham

Amyand David Buckingham 1930–2021

Professor A. David Buckingham CBE FAA FRS made fundamental theoretical and experimental contributions to the understanding of optical, electric and magnetic properties of molecules.
Andrew Cole

Andrew (Andy) Cole 1924–2024

Professor Andy Cole was a world leader in the infrared spectroscopy of small gas molecules, with a strong interest in science education.
Angus McEwan

Angus McEwan 1937–2018

Dr Angus McEwan FAA FTSE was a renowned Australian fluid dynamicist, specialising in designing and conducting experimental studies in geophysical fluid dynamics, and providing outstanding leadership of national and international research programs in oceanography and meteorology.
Ann Woolcock

Ann Janet Woolcock 1937–2001

Professor Ann Woolcock AO FAA was a respiratory physician and a world-leading expert on asthma. Her work revolutionised our understanding of asthma mechanisms, epidemiology and population health.
Anthony Perry

Anthony Edward Perry 1937–2001

Tony Perry was one of Australia’s most outstanding researchers in fluid mechanics, particularly in the study of turbulent fluid motion. He was a gifted lecturer, devoted supervisor to twenty PhD students, and a passionate and enthusiastic influence on numerous colleagues around the world.
Tony Klein

Anthony George Klein 1935–2021

Professor Anthony (Tony) George Klein AM FAA (1935–2021) was an outstanding physicist, university teacher, leader, mentor and science communicator.
Tony Linnane

Anthony William Linnane 1930–2017

Professor Tony Linnane was a biochemist known for his work on mitochondria and ageing.
Anton Hales

Anton Linder Hales 1911–2006

Professor Anton Hales FAA was an internationally renowned geophysicist who made major contributions to understanding the structure and evolution of the deep Earth.