05 November 2011
Dame Julia to speak at IYC event
As part of the International Year of Chemistry celebrations, IChemE’s first female president (2002-2003) and world renowned polymer scientist, Dame Julia Higgins, will be speaking at the Joint Victorian Chemical Engineering Committee (IChemE & EA) and RACI annual dinner in Melbourne this Thursday 10 November.
IChemE’s Australian Chair, Noel Williams, said that Dame Julia's visit provides members with a rare opportunity to hear directly from a modern day pioneer and in particular, about how the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering can collaborate through a shared vision to benefit humanity.”
Dame Julia is Professor of Polymer Science at the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemical Technology, Imperial College London.
She is highly regarded for her multi-disciplinary research into the understanding of organisational and motion of polymer molecules. Her research explores boundaries between materials chemistry and engineering through neutron scattering techniques.
In addition to her research achievements, Dame Julia has pioneered exploration of the responsibilities of being a modern scientist and has been instrumental in bringing consideration of gender issues to the political forefront.
For more information about dinner contact Jan Althorp.
Notes to editors
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Matt Stalker, communications manager, IChemE
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Jo Sharp, communications officer, IChemE
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email: jsharp@icheme.org
Trish Dwyer, communications officer, IChemE
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email: tdwyer@icheme.org
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