Esteemed duo recognised during graduation ceremonies

Honorary Doctorate Dr Megan Clark

(From left) The Honourable Catherine Branson AC KC, Chancellor, the 成人大片; Mr Trent Hutchinson; Dr Megan Clark AC; and Professor Peter H酶j AC, Vice-Chancellor and President, the 成人大片. Dr Clark was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University.

The 成人大片 will this week present Honorary Doctorates to former Head of the Australian Space Agency, Dr Megan Clark AC, and renowned chemist, Dr Graeme Moad AC.

The presentations will be made during student graduation ceremonies, which are continuing at historic Bonython Hall this week.

The 成人大片鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Peter H酶j AC said: 鈥淚 would like to congratulate all of our students who are taking part in a graduation ceremony, along with those who have graduated but are unable to attend.

鈥淕raduating from University is a special moment in anyone鈥檚 life and is wonderful recognition for all the hard work and sacrifices that a student has put in over the years.

鈥淲e will watch proudly as our graduates take the next step in their journeys and become the leaders of their generation.

鈥淲e are also honoured to recognise the achievements of Dr Megan Clark and Dr Graeme Moad with Honorary Doctorates to the University.鈥

Dr Clark received her Honorary Doctorate on Monday, 8 May, while Dr Moad will receive his on Thursday, 11 May.

Dr Megan Clark AC

Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University (honoris causa) in honour of her enormous contribution to scientific research, development and leadership. The former Head of the Australian Space Agency, Dr Clark has been a champion for the power of science, technology, engineering and maths to transform societies, build communities and chart a brighter future. Dr Clark was the first female Chief Executive Officer of the CSIRO. In 2014, Dr Clark was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for her services to scientific research and development.

Dr Graeme Moad

(From left) The Honourable Catherine Branson AC KC, Chancellor, the 成人大片; Dr Graeme Moad AC; and听Professor Peter H酶j AC, Vice-Chancellor and President, the 成人大片.听

Dr Graeme Moad AC FAA FTSE

Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University (honoris causa) in recognition of more than four decades of innovation at the forefront of polymer chemistry in Australia and internationally. His outstanding research in polymer design and synthesis has revolutionised the field and has led to broad commercial impact in many sectors. In his current role at CSIRO, Dr Moad is a project leader for Strategic Polymer Synthesis and the Catalytic Depolymerization project within CSIRO鈥檚 Ending Plastic Waste Mission. Dr Moad was appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia in 2022 for eminent service to science, particularly polymer design and synthesis and radical polymerization, education through mentoring and to professional scientific organisations.

All of the 成人大片鈥檚 graduation ceremonies can be viewed online via livestream:听/live/

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