Prof. Ian Falconer | Health Hazard | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Ian Falconer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Australia

Ian R. Falconer AO, DSC, is an Emeritus Professor and a distinguished Australian scientist specializing in biochemistry, toxicology, and environmental health. He holds degrees from the University of Nottingham and the University of Aberdeen, including a Doctor of Science from Nottingham. Throughout his academic career, he has held prestigious positions, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at the University of Adelaide and Foundation Professor of Biochemistry at the University of New England. He has made significant contributions to water quality research, particularly in cyanobacterial toxicity and health risk assessment, serving as a consultant for organizations such as WHO and USEPA. A Fellow of multiple scientific institutes, he was honored as an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2006. With over 240 scientific publications and editorial roles in environmental toxicology, his expertise has shaped international policies on water safety. His research has been supported by substantial grants, furthering the understanding of endocrine disruptors and cyanobacterial toxins in drinking water

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Ian R. Falconer AO, DSc, Emeritus Professor

Professor Ian R. Falconer has an outstanding academic and research career spanning multiple decades, with significant contributions to biochemistry, environmental toxicology, and higher education leadership. His global influence, editorial roles, and policy advisory experience make him a highly accomplished researcher.

Education

B.Sc. (First Class Honours) – University of Nottingham, 1957
Ph.D. – University of Aberdeen, 1960
Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) – University of Nottingham, 1971
Theology Diploma – Australian College of Theology, 1990

Work Experience

University of Adelaide
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic (1992-1997)
- Honorary Visiting Fellow, Discipline of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Sciences
University of New England
- Foundation Professor of Biochemistry (1972-1992)
- Head, School of Biological Sciences (1974-1976, 1978-1982)
- Chair, Academic Board (1983-1985)
- Pro Vice-Chancellor (1988-1990)
- Executive Dean, Faculty of Sciences (1990-1992)
University of Nottingham – Lecturer, then Reader (1965-1972)
University of Adelaide (Waite Institute) – Lecturer (1960-1964)

Awards & Honors

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) – 2006
Sijic Penghargaan, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia – 1984
Honorary Doctor of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand – 1990
Life Member, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge – 1987
Emeritus Professor, University of New England – 1996

Achievements & Contributions

Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Biology (Past President)
Associate Editor, Environmental Toxicology (2000-2005)
Consultant for water quality & toxicology, focusing on cyanobacterial toxins & health risk assessment
Over 240 scientific publications in biochemistry, endocrinology, toxicology, & environmental health
Research grants totaling over $1 million for studies on cyanobacterial toxins & carcinogenicity
International Co-Chair of International Symposia on Toxicity Assessment (2000-2010)
Member of expert panels for WHO, IARC, USEPA, NH&MRC, MDBC

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Toxicity of the cyanobacterium Limnothrix AC0243 to male Balb/c mice

Cyanobacteria: Impacts of climate change on occurrence, toxicity and water quality management

Health risk assessment for cyanobacterial toxins in seafood

Interaction of the cyanobacterial toxin cylindrospermopsin with the eukaryotic protein synthesis system

Health effects associated with controlled exposures to cyanobacterial toxins.

Cyanobacterial toxins present in Microcystis aeruginosa extracts-More than microcystins!

Dr. Dongyeop Lee, KEPCO Research Institute, South Korea

Dongyeop Lee is a Senior Researcher and Project Leader in the Safety & Health Solution Team at KEPCO Research Institute in Daejeon, South Korea, where he has been employed since May 2005. His expertise spans Smart Safety solutions, including AIoT sensors, AI/Big Data, healthcare, robotics, risk assessment, and safety culture development. Lee’s work focuses on advancing safety management systems, with a strong emphasis on data-driven and AI-powered risk management platforms for the electric power industry. He has made significant contributions to safety innovation through research and projects, as reflected in his publications on worker safety, smart devices for construction sites, and AI-based safety management architectures.

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