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Emeritus ProfessorBrian WilsonAO | |
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Born | 1930 Belfast |
Died | 2019 France |
Occupation | Astrophysicist |
Awards | Centenary Medal |
Professor Brian Graham Wilson AO (1930-2019) was an Australian astrophysicist and academic. He served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Queensland from 1979 to 1996, the role's longest tenure ever.
Prior to his career in academic administration, he was a noted researcher in astrophysics for over 15 years specialising in cosmic radiation, solar physics and x-ray astronomy.
References
- UQ Communications. "Vale Emeritus Professor Brian Wilson AO (1930-2019)". UQ News. University of Queensland. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- Swinburn University of Technology. "Wilson, Brian Graham (1930 - 2019)". Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation.