Awards and Prizes
Australian Engineering Excellence Award 2007 has been awarded to the Superconducting LINAC-booster for National Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Team of the Department of Nuclear Physics. It was presented at a special ceremony in Parliament House on 22nd of November 2007.
The LINAC Team includes: Dr David Weisser, Dr Nikolai Lobanov, Dr Tibor Kibédi, Dr Paul Davidson, Dr Gordon Foote, Mr Alistair Muirhead, Mr Robert Turkentine, Mr Justin Heighway, Mr Howard Wallace, Mr Alan Cooper, Mr John Bockwinkel, Mr David Anderson and Mr Dennis Gibson.
Many other academic and technical staff of the Department of Nuclear Physics and technical personnel from Electronics Unit and Mechanical Workshop of Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering have made a valuable contribution along the way.
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At the Award ceremony November 22 2007. Back row (L to R) G. Lane, R. Turkentine, A. Muirhead, J. Ophel, D. Hinde, J. Bockwinkel, J. Heighway. Front row (L to R) A. Stuchbery, T. Kibédi, D. Weisser, N.i Lobanov, A. Cooper, G. Dracoulis. |
Dr Nikolai Lobanov, Dr David Weisser and Dr Tibor Kibédi receiving Australian Engineering Excellence Award on behalf of LINAC Team from National President Engineers Australia Mr Rolfe Hartley |
The Career achievement award recognises outstanding work performance and professional career development of University staff. The Award acknowledges the value the University places on the skill, knowledge, expertise and work performance of academic and general staff, as well as their future career potential and commitment to the University.
The 40-year Service Medallion acknowledges the commitment and achievement of staff members who have worked at ANU for at least 40 years.
The LINAC Team includes: Dr David Weisser, Dr Nikolai Lobanov, Dr Tibor Kibédi, Dr Paul Davidson, Dr Gordon Foote, Mr Alistair Muirhead, Mr Robert Turkentine, Mr Justin Heighway, Mr Howard Wallace, Mr Alan Cooper, Mr John Bockwinkel, Mr David Anderson and Mr Dennis Gibson.
Many other academic and technical staff of the Department of Nuclear Physics and technical personnel from Electronics Unit and Mechanical Workshop of Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering has made a valuable contribution to the success of this project.
The LINAC Team includes: Dr David Weisser, Dr Nikolai Lobanov, Dr Tibor Kibédi, Dr Paul Davidson, Dr Gordon Foote, Mr Alistair Muirhead, Mr Robert Turkentine, Mr Justin Heighway, Mr Howard Wallace, Mr Alan Cooper, Mr John Bockwinkel, Mr David Anderson and Mr Dennis Gibson.
Anna Wilson holds a joint appointment with the Department of Nuclear Physics.
The Pawsey Medal recognises the contributions to science in Australia by the late Dr J.L. Pawsey, FAA. Its purpose is to recognise outstanding research in physics by scientists under 40 years at the closing date, except in the case of significant interruptions to a research career. The award is made annually and is restricted to candidates who are normally resident in Australia and for research conducted mainly in Australia.
The Department of Nuclear Physics National Heavy Ion Facility Team includes: Dr David Weisser, Dr Nikolai Lobanov, Dr Gordon Foote, Dr Tibor Kibedi, Dr Paul Davidson, Mr John Bockwinkel, Mr Alan Cooper, Mr Alan Harding, Mr Justin Heighway, Mr John Kennedy, Mr Lorenzo Lariosa, Mr Alistair Muirhead, Mr Robert Turkentine, Mr Howard Wallace and Mrs Marjorie O'Neill.
Prof. George Dracoulis of the Australian National University has been awarded the 2004 BOAS Medal for his outstanding contributions to the understanding of nuclear structure. His work in this area has ensured that the Nuclear Physics Department at the Australian National University is amongst the foremost nuclear structure laboratories in the world.
The award was established to promote excellence in Physics in Australia and to perpetuate the name of Walter Boas.
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The Committee was very impressed with Nanda's excellent achievements as a physicist as well as her commitment and interest to service and outreach activities.
The Lyle Medal recognises the contribution of Sir Thomas Ranken Lyle, FRS, to Australian science and industry generally and in particular to his own fields of physics and mathematics. The purpose of the medal is to recognise outstanding achievement by a scientist in Australia for research in mathematics or physics.
The 2003 medal was presented to Professor George Dracoulis FAA for research on the structure of atomic nuclei. Professor Dracoulis is Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics at the ANU.
The citation read:
George Dracoulis has made outstanding contributions to our understanding of the structure of atomic nuclei. His research has been characterised by the development of techniques for the selective formation of nuclei and the determination of their properties. This work has ensured that the nuclear laboratory at the Australian National University has a place among the foremost nuclear structure laboratories in the world.
Professor Dracoulis was presented with the Lyle Medal during the Australian Academy of Science Annual General Meeting and 50th Anniversary celebrations from 5-7 May, 2004.
The citations read:
John Newton - For service to Australian Society and science in Nuclear Structure Physics
George Dracoulis - For service to Australian Society and science in Nuclear Physics
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John and George comparing the size of their medals |