Four Canberra scientists are among the Australian Academy of Science's newest fellows, admitted for their work in astronomy, rocket science, the earth's core and the human immune system.
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Australian National University scientists Martin Asplund, Christine Charles, Malcolm Sambridge and Carola Vinuesa will be among 21 scientists joining the prestigious science academy on Monday for their outstanding contributions to science and scientific research.
Professor Vinuesa, from the John Curtin School of Medical Research, was recognised for her discoveries into how the immune system produces high quality antibody responses to fight infections, while preventing the development of autoimmune diseases such as lupus.
Professor Asplund, an astronomer from the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics, was recognised for his work on the life and death of stars and the search for earth-like planets orbiting other stars.
Professor Charles, from the Research School of Physics and Engineering, was recognised for her pioneering work into plasma thrusters, or electric spacecraft propulsion.
Earth scientist Professor Sambridge was honoured for his influential work modelling data from diverse sources such as seismic waves in the Earth's interior, microanalysis of chemicals in minerals and landscape evolution.
The academy champions excellence in Australian science and has appointed 503 fellows and corresponding members from across the natural sciences.
Academy president professor Andrew Holmes said election to the academy recognised contributions to science of the highest order.
"Each of these research scientists has changed the way we think and made a significant and lasting contribution to his or her field," Professor Holmes said.
ANU vice-chancellor Professor Ian Young congratulated the four ANU fellows "not only f
"Their contribution to the research community exemplifies what makes ANU a world-class university," he said.
