Awards and prizes
2019
American Physics Society
Congratulations to Prof Nanda Dasgupta for being Elected Fellow of the American Physics Society.
2019 ACT Tall Poppy Award
The ACT young tall poppy science awards Research Field: Experimental Nuclear Physics
A big congratulations to Dr AJ Mitchell for winning The ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Award 2019. The Tall Poppy Campaign currently recognises the achievements of Australian scientists through the prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards and the biennial CSL Florey Medal.
The Campaign’s Tall Poppies Reaching Students Program engages the winners of Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (‘Tall Poppies’) in activities to promote study and careers in science among school students and teachers as well as an understanding and appreciation of science in the broader community.
Janet Elspetch Crawford award
Congratulations to Ms Lauren Bezzina for receiving the Janet Elspetch Crawford award for postgraduate leadership. Well done Lauren.
John Carver Student Prizes
Ms Lauren Bezzina
John Carver Prize
Mr Dominic Koll
Dean’s Prize
The Tom Rhymes Technical Development Award
Mr Brent Graham
To attend the 26th Conference on Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry and the 52nd Symposium of North Eastern Accelerator Personnel
Mr Tom Tunningly
To the team to enable them to attend the 7th International Symposium on Negative Ions, Beams and Sources Conference in Auckland in 2020
Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Endowment Fund – 2019 HIAF Awards
The David Weisser Award for Accelerator Staff Development to provide career development opportunities for accelerator staff associated with HIAF
Mr Brent Graham, Tom Kitchen, Tom Tunningley, Nikolai Lobanov
To enable them to attend the 7th International Symposium on Negative Ions, Beams and Sources Conference in Auckland
Dr Peter Linardakis
To support his visit to National Electrostatics Corporation and participate in the 26th International Conference on Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry and the International Symposium of North Eastern Accelerator Personnel.
John and Silvia Newton Awards for Graduate Students
Mr Dominik Koll
To enable him to attend the AMS-15 conference
Mr Ben Coombes
To enable him to attend Nuclear structure 2020 conference
Mr Bryan Tee
To enable his participation in a Geant4 workshop at Wollongong related to medical physics
The Trevor Ophel Innovation Award to support new initiatives either in research using HIAF, or in related accelerator technology.
Dr Ian Carter
To develop applications of HIAF to Australian Space Research.
Dr Michaela Fröhlich
To develop the chemistry related to dark matter searches
RSPE 30 Years’ Service Award
Mr Justin Heighway
Prof David Hinde
RSPE 2019 Director’s Award
Ms Petra Rickman
For her continuous outstanding contribution and dedication to the School community
Crompton Award
Congratulations to Jackson Dowie for receiving the Crompton Award for 2019. The Robert and Helen Crompton Award is available each year to assist a postgraduate research student to undertake part of their research overseas or make a collaborative visit to an overseas institution for up to 6 months. The intention of the Award is to enhance the career opportunities and experience for the successful applicant. Well done Jackson.
2018
Tom Rhymes Award
Congratulations to Peter Linardakis for winning the 2018 Tom Rhymes Award.
Level D-E promotion
Congratulations to Prof Greg Lane and Prof Cedric Simenel for the promotion.
Springer Thesis Award
Dr Kaitlin Cook
Kaitlin Cook won the Springer Thesis award for her thesis titled “Zeptosecond dynamics of transfer-triggered breakup: mechanisms, timescales and consequences for fusion”. This annual award recognised students internationally for their outstanding contributions.
Appointments
Prof Andrew Stuchbery
Appointed to the Editorial Board of Physical Review C for 2018-2020
2018 ACT Tall Poppy Award
The ACT young tall poppy science award
Research Field: Nuclear Physics
A big congratulations to Dr Edward Simpson for winning The ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Award 2018. The Tall Poppy Campaign currently recognises the achievements of Australian scientists through the prestigious annual Young Tall Poppy Science Awards and the biennial CSL Florey Medal.
The Campaign’s Tall Poppies Reaching Students Program engages the winners of Young Tall Poppy Science Awards (‘Tall Poppies’) in activities to promote study and careers in science among school students and teachers as well as an understanding and appreciation of science in the broader community.
2018 David Weisser Accelerator Staff Development Award
Congratulations to Peter Linardakis for winning the 2018 David Weisser Accelerator Staff Development Award.
John Carver Seminar Series: Director’s Award
Congratulations to Mr Jackson Dowie for winning the 2018 John Carver Seminar Series: Director’s Award.
HIAF Endowment Fund Student Award
Congratulations to Mr Jackson Dowie for winning the 2018 HIAF Endowment Fund Student Award.
2017
Australian Nuclear Association 2017 Annual Award
Honorary Associate Professor Tony Irwin
The Australian Nuclear Association Award for 2017 is made to Tony Irwin for his outstanding contribution to nuclear technology in Australia, his many factual and unemotive contributions to professional and media discussions on nuclear issues and his support and input to the nuclear courses at the ANU.
2016
Research School of Physics and Engineering Technology Endowment Award for “MeriSTEM”
Dr Greg Lane was awarded the Research School of Physics and Engineering Technology Endowment Award for “MeriSTEM”. Joint recipient as part of a team of 13.
RSPE Directors Award
Dr Tibor Kibédi
2016 Director’s Award for his excellence and commitment towards advancing the cryogenic technology in the superconducting linac.
2015
Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Award – Research Initiative
Congratulations to Thomas Tunningley and Peter Linardakis for winning the Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Award – Research Initiative.
Helmholtz Fellow Award
Prof David Hinde
Professor Hinde has now been awarded a Helmholtz International Fellow Award, which includes prize money of 20.000 EUR. Professor Hinde is recognized by the scientific community as a leading expert in the field of nucleus-nucleus collisions, author of the classic review "Measuring barriers to fusion", is regularly invited to deliver keynote lectures at the most prestigious conferences in the field of nuclear collisions, and conceived an annual conference series around the ANU facility, bringing together all scientific fields using accelerated heavy ions in Australia, thus facilitating exchange with the world-wide community. He is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, which is Australia's top science Fellowship, and a Fellow of the American Physical Society, the Australian Institute of Physics, and the Institute of Physics (UK). He was recently the recipient of a 2014 Australian Research Council "Discovery Outstanding Researcher Award", acknowledging exceptional research and research management among all research fields nationwide.
RSPE Directors Award
Dr Greg Lane
2015 Director’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Research School of Physics and Engineering – “Outstanding contribution to teaching and outreach”.
2013
25-year Service Award from the University
Dr Tibor Kibedi was awarded a 25-year Service Award from the University.
HIAF Endowment Career Development Award
Dr Peter Linardakis was awarded the 2013 HIAF Endowment Career Development Award.
RSPE Directors Award
Alan Cooper
For exceptional innovations in particle accelerators and amazing support to the School succession initiatives.
2012
Australian Institute of Policy & Science (AIPS)
The ACT young tall poppy science award
A big congratulations to Elizabeth Williams for winning The ACT Young Tall Poppy Science Award 2012 awarded by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science! Liz was presented her trophy and certificate last Thursday evening (16th Aug) at the CSIRO Discovery Centre. Liz is now listed as an expert in her research area with the Australian Science Media Centre and she will participate in voluntary outreach events organised by the AIPS.
2011
ANU media awards
ANU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ian Young, has recognised the contribution that staff make to the level of public debate through the annual media awards.
Congratulations to Professor Aidan Byrne and Professor George Dracoulis for winning the awards "Best response from a media event 2011". This award is for their dealings with the media during the Japan tsunami crisis.
Staff excellence award
25 years of service award
Congratulations to Professor Andrew Stuchbery for his outstanding service to the Department and The University over this time
Fellowship in the American Physical Society
Congratulations to Professor David Hinde for being elected to Fellowship in the American Physical Society. This election is in recognition for his sustained contributions to the physics of fusion reactions below the Coulomb Barrier.
Laureate fellowship
Our hearty congratulations to Professor Nanda Dasgupta on the award this week of a prestigious Laureate Fellowship presented by the Minister for Science, Senator Kim Carr. Nanda was one of 17 recipients nationwide in what is a very competitive process that selects the top performing Australian Scientists in 2011. Well done Nanda!
2010
Vice Chancellor's award for career achievement
Congratulations to Mr Alan Cooper for receiving the Vice Chancellor's award for career achievement. This award is to encourage, promote and recognise the outstanding career achievement and professional development of staff while at the University. This award acknowledges the value the University places on the skills, knowledge, expertise and outstanding work performance of academic and general staff, including their career potential and commitment to the University. The award ceremony will be held Tuesday 16 November 2010, 5 - 7pm, The Hall, University House.
2009
The Chancellor’s award
Congratulations to Professor George Dracoulis on being awarded the 2009 Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Contribution to the University. This award recognises staff and alumni of the University whose contributions to the economic, cultural, scientific or social development of Australia or the international community have demonstrated distinguished service of a high degree. Prof Dracoulis received this in recognition of research leadership and distinguished contributions to Nuclear Physics and to Australian Science
2008
John Carver seminar series
Congratulations to Maurits Evers for winning the 2008 John Carver seminar series! The John Carver seminar series is a prestigious competition held annually at The Australian National University and is an excellent opportunity for students to showcase their research to their colleagues and academic staff. Prize winners may be invited to present their talk at the equivalent competition run by the NSW branch of the Australian Institute of Physics or at a regular meeting of the ACT branch of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Robert and Helen Crompton travel scholarship
Australian Learning and Teaching Council award for teaching excellence
Dr Anna Wilson has been presented with the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Award for Teaching Excellence. The Australian Awards for University Teaching acknowledge the vital contribution made by individuals and teams to the quality of student learning, from undergraduate teaching to research supervision. The Awards provide recognition and support to a range of teachers acknowledged by their colleagues as making an outstanding difference to the learning experiences of their students.
Australian Learning and Teaching Council citation
2007
Australian Nuclear Association's Annual Award
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 HartleyEngineers Australia
Australian Engineering Excellence Award
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 at 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.
ANU Vice-Chancellor's Career Achievement Award
Professor Aidan ByrneCongratulations to Professor Aidan Byrne on being awarded on of the Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Career Achievement. The Vice-Chancellor presented Professor Byrne with the award at a special Staff Awards Ceremony held at University House on the 8 November 2007.
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 Australian National University 40-Year Service Medallion
The 40-year Service Medallion acknowledges the commitment and achievement of staff members who have worked at ANU for at least 40 years.
Canberra Division 2007 Engineering Excellence Award
Dr Tibor Kibédi and Dr Nikolai Lobanov representing LINAC Team with all winning teams of Canberra Division 2007 Engineering Excellence AwardsCanberra Division 2007 Engineering Excellence Award has been awarded to the Superconducting LINAC-booster for National Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Team of the Department of Nuclear Physics. This award was presented at a special ceremony on 20th September 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 has made a valuable contribution to the success of this project.
ACT Government New Technology and Innovation Award
Dr Nikolai Lobanov and Dr Tibor Kibédi receiving ACT Government New Technology and Innovation Award on behalf of LINAC Team from ACT Chief Minister Mr Jon Stanhope MLA and President Engineers Australia Mr Bob NairnACT Government New Technology and Innovation Award has been awarded to the Superconducting LINAC-booster for National Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility Team of the Department of Nuclear Physics for invention of innovative accelerating structures, perfection of the resonators rf control systems, rigorous engineering of the cryogenic system and development of effective superconducting coating technologies. This award was presented at a special ceremony on 20th September 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.
2006
ANU Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Kate and Anna with a Solar House GnomeThe Inaugural Annual College of Science Teaching Prize
Congratulations go to the team from physics Dr Anna Wilson, Dr Kate Wilson and Mr Andrew Papworth for winning (joint with BoZo) the Inaugural Annual College of Science Teaching Team Prize. This prize is in recognition for their outstanding work in revitalising undergraduate learning in laboratory-based physics.
Anna Wilson holds a joint appointment with the Department of Nuclear Physics.
Dr Mahananda DasguptaThe Australian Academy of Science Pawsey Medal
Dr Mahananda Dasgupta has been awarded the Pawsey Medal for 2006.
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.
2005
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Innovation and Service Quality
The team pictured with the Vice-Chancellor and Professor DracoulisThe Vice-Chancellors Award for Excellence in Innovation and Service Quality for 2005 has been awarded to the National Heavy Ion Accelerator Facility team of the Department of Nuclear Physics. This award was presented at a special ceremony on 3 November 2005.
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.
2004
Professor George DracoulisAustralian Institute of Physics
2004 Walter Boas Medal
Professor 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.
Dr Nanda DasguptaAustralian Institute of Physics
Women in physics lecturer
Dr Nanda Dasgupta has been selected as the Women in Physics Lecturer for 2004.
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.
2003
Australian Academy of Science
2003 Lyle Medal
Professor George DracoulisThe 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 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.
2001
Professor John Newton and Professor George DracoulisAustralian Federal Government
Centenary medals
Professors John Newton and George Dracoulis were both awarded Centenary Medals, struck to mark the centenary of Federation and "the achievements of a broad cross-section of the Australian community at the commencement of the new century".
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
