Polymer researcher becomes a Companion of the Order of Australia
Congratulations to Professor David Solomon AC
"Chemistry still fascinates me" - David Solomon (pointing) with fellow researchers Greg Qiao, Emma Prime and Andy Leung
In June 2016, Professor David Solomon was named as Companion in the Order of Australia:
“For eminent service to science as an academic, researcher and author in the field of polymer chemistry and plastics, to the development and commercialisation of processes and materials, and to professional scientific institutions.”
David’s long career in polymer research has included scientific leadership roles in industry, CSIRO and in academia. Since mid 2005, he has co-led the CRC for Polymers research activities on the mitigation of evaporation from water storages in his role as an honorary professorial fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Melbourne.
When asked what keeps him actively involved in research despite his peers retiring years ago, he says “I like chemistry – it still fascinates me. Everywhere I see challenges, I think of how chemistry could be used to solve them.”
The CRC for Polymers congratulates David on his many achievements in polymer chemistry, and is grateful for his sustained contributions to its research activities. The full list of Queen’s Birthday recipients is available here.
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Polymer researcher becomes a Companion of the Order of Australia
