The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Professor Aidan Byrne as the new CEO of the Australian Research Council.

 

In announcing the appointment, federal Minister for Science and Research Senator Chris Evans said Professor Byrne’s appointment is a key step for the nation’s research effort.

 

Professor Byrne’s appointment will ensure that Australia continues to be a leading example of an innovative and robust science and research system,” Senator Evans said.

 

“Professor Byrne is a distinguished leader in research and research management at the Australian National University and has been for 20 years. He brings to the ARC a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise particularly in Nuclear Physics, Physical and Mathematical Sciences as well as Engineering.”

 

Professor Byrne is currently the Dean of Science at the ANU and the Director of the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Science.

 

He will commence as CEO on Monday, 23 July. ARC Executive General Manager Ms Leanne Harvey will continue to act as CEO until this time.