Ron Oxburgh

Professor Sir Ronald Oxburgh is a leading scientist and director of scientific research in Britain. He is an earth scientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of the dynamics of the Earth. He has developed a broad discipline based approach to earth science research with contributions in geology, geochemistry and geophysics. Few have been able to match his command of the subject. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1978. Oxburgh was appointed Professor of Mineralogy and Petrology in the University of Cambridge in 1978 where he succeeded in transforming their earth science education and research. He was responsible for a major reform of earth science research in the UK through his review of the discipline for the Research Council. In 1988 he was appointed Chief Scientific Adviser to the Ministry of Defence in which position he was the effective Chief Scientist in Britain. In 1993 he became Rector of Imperial College. Professor Oxburgh's association with Australia goes back to his many scientific contributions that have influenced the directions of research in Australian Universities and the Australian National University in particular.

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