Vale: Former Academy President David Craig

Former Academy President and prominent Australian chemist, Professor David Craig, has passed away aged 95.

Professor Craig was elected to the Academy's Fellowship in 1969 and was Academy President from 1990-1994.

He held the position of Professor of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry at the Australian National University for nearly twenty years until 1984.

The Academy's David Craig medal which recognises outstanding contributions to chemistry research was also named in his honour.

Read an interview with Professor David Craig.