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Holmes Appointed President Of Australian Science Academy
The Australian Academy of Science has selected its 18th president, a pioneer in the field of light-emitting polymers, Professor Andrew Holmes.
Biocon’s Mazumdar-Shaw Honored By Chemical Heritage Foundation
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder of the Bangalore-based biotech company Biocon, is the first Indian to be awarded the Othmer Gold Medal.
Korean Engineer To Lead The Association For Information Systems
Professor Lee Jae Kyu will serve as president of the professional association for information systems scientists, AIS.
CAS President Elected To Royal Society
Dr. Bai Chunli, a nanotechnology pioneer and president of the CAS, has been elected to the Royal Society.
Improving The Practice Of Intellectual Property Law
SMU Professor David Llewelyn contributes to the development of intellectual property law and practices around the world, and advises businesses on how to protect and commercialise their ideas in a competitive global market.
Getting To Eureka
While it is logical to expect happy people to be more creative, SMU Assistant Professor Ronald Bledow’s research suggests that negative emotions may lead to particularly high levels of creativity.
Keeping Data Safe From Prying Eyes
An expert in information security research, SMU Professor Robert Deng is constantly trying to beat hackers at their own game.
Solving Global Issues Takes Teamwork
Professor Ann Florini from the SMU School of Social Sciences believes that a new approach is needed to solve the world's problems, one that is based on collaboration between governments, businesses and civil societies.
Australian Physicist Receives Top US Honor
Physicist Michelle Simmons has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for her contributions to quantum computing.
