Prof. Ian Falconer | Health Hazard | Best Researcher Awardย
Prof. Ian Falconer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Australia
Professional Profile:
Suitability for Best Researcher Award โ 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.
๐ Education
- B.Sc. (First Class Honours) โ University of Nottingham, 1957
- Ph.D. โ University of Aberdeen, 1960
- Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) โ University of Nottingham, 1971
- Theology Diploma โ Australian College of Theology, 1990
๐ผ 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 โ Lecturer, then Reader (1965-1972)
- University of Adelaide (Waite Institute) โ Lecturer (1960-1964)
๐ Awards & Honors
- Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) ๐ฆ๐บ โ 2006
- Sijic Penghargaan, Universiti Pertanian Malaysia ๐๏ธ โ 1984
- Honorary Doctor of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand ๐ โ 1990
- Life Member, Clare Hall, University of Cambridge ๐ โ 1987
- Emeritus Professor, University of New England ๐ โ 1996
๐ Achievements & Contributions
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) ๐ฌ
- Fellow of the Australian Institute of Biology (Past President) ๐งฌ
- Associate Editor, Environmental Toxicology (2000-2005) โ๏ธ
- Consultant for water quality & toxicology, focusing on cyanobacterial toxins & health risk assessment ๐งโ๏ธ
- Over 240 scientific publications in biochemistry, endocrinology, toxicology, & environmental health ๐
- Research grants totaling over $1 million for studies on cyanobacterial toxins & carcinogenicity ๐ฐ
- International Co-Chair of International Symposia on Toxicity Assessment (2000-2010) ๐
- Member of expert panels for WHO, IARC, USEPA, NH&MRC, MDBC ๐๏ธ