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.
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.
The National Committee for Physics aims to:
- provide strategic evidence-based advice on physics to the Academy and other bodies as required
- support scientific literacy and excellence in physics 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
- Submission – 2021 National Research Infrastructure Roadmap Exposure Draft, December 2021
- Submission—University Research Commercialisation Scheme, April 2021
- Submission–2030 Strategic Plan for Science , June 2017
- Physics decadal plan 2012-2021: building on excellence in physics, published December 2012
Related groups and organisations
Members
Chair
- Professor Jennifer MacLeod, 2025–2028
Deputy Chair
- To be filled
Ordinary Members
- Associate Professor Krzysztof Bolejko, 2026–2028
- Dr Ngoc My Hanh Duong, 2026–2028
- Professor Yuerui Lu, 2026–2028
- Professor Dane McCamey, 2026–2028
- Dr Mahboobeh Shahbazi, 2026–2028
- Professor Geoffrey Taylor FAA, 2026–2028
- Associate Professor Muhammad Usman FAIP, 2026–2028
Observers
- None
Ex-officio Members
- Dr Stuart Midgley, ex-officio representing Australian Institute of Physics, 2020–2026