Congratulations to Dr Cathy Foley AO who today has been announced as Australia’s ninth Chief Scientist, taking over the tenure from Dr Alan Finkel.

Dr Foley is a world renowned physicist with a long career at CSIRO including the position of their Chief Scientist.

In his press release, Dr Alan Finkel AO said of Cathy:

“Her research into superconductors has not only led to vast strides in improving our understanding of these materials; she has translated this fundamental research into massive commercial outcomes – she really understands how the pieces come together, which is invaluable in a Chief Scientist.

“Cathy’s tremendous impact in the science communications sphere is also significant. As a science advocate she champions the importance of diversity in scientific endeavours.”