The purpose of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Alumni Association in Australia (JSPSAAA) is to engage Australian scientists with past, current or possible future collaborative links with Japan to enhance the strong bilateral science and research relationship between the two countries. The JSPSAAA will:
Dr Ashraf Ghanem
President and Treasurer
University of Canberra
A/Professor Andrew Moorhouse
Vice-president
NSW Rep
Dr Tamim Darwish
Secretary
ANSTO
A/Professor James Sullivan
ACT Rep
Australian National University
Dr Shokoofeh Shamsi
NSW Rep
Charles Sturt University
Dr Matthew McKenzie
VIC Rep
Deakin University
Dr Steven Phipps
TAS Rep
Ikigai Research
A/Professor Hussein Znad
WA Rep
Curtin University
Dr Graziella Caprarelli
SA Rep
*ordinary members of the Executive Committee also act as regional representatives. Regions are as indicated.
There are two categories of membership:
Regular membership is available to all Australian citizens who are or were recipients of JSPS Fellowships or other grants supported by the JSPS (for example, STA).
Honorary membership may be granted to persons who have made significant contributions to Australia’s academic collaboration with Japan and JSPS activities in the AUSTRALIA. Honorary members must be nominated by a member of the JSPSAAA and approved by the Executive Committee.
If you are eligible and would like to join the JSPSAAA, please click here.
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