Brian Wilson (academic) explained

Honorific Prefix:Emeritus Professor
Brian Wilson
Honorific Suffix:AO
Birth Date:1930
Birth Place:Belfast
Death Date:2019
Death Place:France
Occupation:Astrophysicist
Awards:Centenary Medal

Professor Brian Graham Wilson (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.[1]

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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UQ Communications . Vale Emeritus Professor Brian Wilson AO (1930-2019) . UQ News . University of Queensland . 20 November 2022.
  2. Web site: Swinburn University of Technology . Wilson, Brian Graham (1930 - 2019) . Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation.