ANSTO has welcomed the appointment of Emeritus Professor Richard Larkins AO as Chairperson of the Australian Synchrotron Company Ltd.
“Professor Larkins has extensive experience in scientific research, health and academic management. As a former Vice-Chancellor and President of Monash University, Professor Larkins is a long-term partner of the Australian Synchrotron and understands the needs of this landmark Australian science infrastructure."
“We are absolutely delighted that someone of Professor Larkins’ calibre will be bringing his invaluable experience to the Synchrotron at this important time in its history. ANSTO is very much looking forward to working with Professor Larkins to deliver the Australian Synchrotron as a truly national science facility,” Dr Paterson said.
Professor Larkins’ appointment brings to a natural end the five year term of outgoing Chairperson, Mrs Catherine Walter AM.
“The Australian science community owes a debt of gratitude to Mrs Walter for her five years of service to the Synchrotron and for the leadership she showed guiding the organisation through its recent transitional phase,” Dr Paterson said.
Minster for Science and Research, Senator the Hon Chris Evans, announced on 27 October 2012 that ANSTO and the Australian Synchrotron would be brought together in a partnership which will boost Australia’s scientific capacity and lead to more Australian scientific discoveries. Professor Larkins’ position as Chairperson is effective immediately.
Published: 02/11/2012