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

The National Committee for Chemistry aims to:

  • provide strategic evidence-based advice on chemistry to the Academy and other bodies as required
  • support scientific literacy and excellence in chemistry by engaging with researchers, professionals and relevant national organisations
  • liaise with relevant international bodies, ensuring Australian involvement in international activities
  • promote interdisciplinary collaboration and take a multi-disciplinary approach in providing advice to the Academy

Reports and activities

 

Related groups and organisations

Members

Chair

  • Professor Alison Rodger FAA, 2026–2029

Deputy Chair

  • To be filled

Ordinary Members

  • Professor Zaiping Guo FAA, 2023–2026
  • Dr Haihui Joy Jiang, 2026–2028
  • Dr Marcus Korb, 2026–2028
  • Dr Dia Milani, 2026–2028
  • Dr Daniel Priebbenow, 2023–2026
  • Dr Helena Yuan Wang, 2023–2026

Observers

  • Professor Katrina Jolliffe FAA, Observer (past chair), 2026–2026
  • Dr Yang Liu, Observer for EMCR Forum Executive, 2025–2026

Ex-officio Members

  • Professor Amanda Ellis, ex-officio representing Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 2025–2027
  • Emerita Professor Mary Garson FAA, ex-officio representing International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, –