A Curtin University professor was this week recognised for his contribution to science and was named one of 21 Australian scientists to be elected to the Australian Academy of Science.
Professor Igor Bray was the only West Australian to receive the prestigious honour in 2017, which was given to recognise his global standing the field of atomic and molecular collision physics.
Mr Bray was currently involved in some of the world’s most significant scientific projects including a major energy regeneration project.
As part of the $30 billion ITER project, which means “The Way” in Latin, Mr Bray is working with 34 other nations collaboratively to build the world’s largest magnetic fusion device.
The device was designed to prove the feasibility of fusion as a large-scale and carbon-free source of energy using similar principles of energy that power our sun and the stars.
He was also investigating how to create neutral antimatter at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, working on helping provide improved imaging of cancers for proton therapy and visiting schools across the state to work with students and teachers to engage them in science careers.
The Australian Academy of Science was a not-for-profit organisation which worked to support excellence in Australian science, promote Australia in the international science community, build public awareness and understanding of science and provide independent, authoritative and influential scientific advice.
