Alex Zelinsky
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Alexander ‘Alex’ Zelinsky, AO, FAA, FTSE, FRSN[1] (born 5 March 1960) is an Australian computer scientist, systems engineer and roboticist. His career spans innovation, science and technology, research and development, commercial start-ups and education. Professor Zelinsky is Vice-chancellor and President of the University of Newcastle joining the university in November 2018.[2] He was the Chief Defence Scientist of Australia from March 2012 until November 2018. As Chief Defence Scientist he led defence science and technology for Australia's Department of Defence.[3][4][5]
Quick Facts Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle, Preceded by ...
Alex Zelinsky | |
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Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle | |
Assumed office November 2018 | |
Preceded by | Caroline McMillen |
Chief Defence Scientist | |
In office March 2012 – November 2018 | |
Preceded by | Robert Clark |
Succeeded by | Tanya Monro |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-03-05) 5 March 1960 (age 64) Wollongong, New South Wales |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | University of Wollongong |
Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia M. A. Sargent Medal |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Mobile robotics |
Institutions | University of Newcastle Defence Science and Technology Group CSIRO Australian National University University of Wollongong |
Thesis | Environment exploration and path planning algorithms for mobile robot navigation using sonar (1991) |
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