Three Academy Fellows have been elected to the Royal Society of London.
Professor Edward (Eddie) Holmes FAA FRS of the University of Sydney was elected for his research that revealed breakthroughs on important human pathogens including influenza, HIV and dengue. His recent research has provided fundamental insights into the breadth and biodiversity of the viral world.
The publications of Professor Susanne von Caemmerer FAA FRS are among the highest cited works in plant science. She was elected to the Royal Society for her contributions to the understanding of photosynthesis. Her work with the ANU Research School of Biology continues to combine mathematical modeling of biochemical processes and the development of experimental approaches needed to apply these models.
Professor Gerard Milburn FAA FRS is an internationally respected pioneer in the field of quantum physics. In 1988 he published one of the very first papers on quantum computing and continues to lead the way in quantum technologies, as founding Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Engineered Quantum Systems.
They join eminent Fellows, including Professor Elizabeth Blackburn AC FAA FRS Nobel Laureate (Corresponding Member), Professor Brian Schmidt AC FAA FRS Nobel Laureate, Professor Andrew Holmes AC PresAA FRS FTSE and Professor Ian Frazer AC FAA FRS FTSE.
The Fellowship of the Royal Society are the most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists from or living and working in the UK and the Commonwealth. Each year up to 52 Fellows and up to 10 Foreign Members are elected from a group of about 700 candidates.
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