Robert Hunter
Scientist
Inducted 6th December 2006
Robert Hunter was born in Abermain in 1933 and attended Abermain Primary School and Cessnock High School. He completed a Bachelor of Science Degree at the University of New England, followed by a PhD at the University of Sydney.
Robert’s early scientific career began working as a chemist with the CSIRO, and at the University of Sydney, where he was later appointed Associate Professor in Physical Chemistry and then Head of School. Robert’s area of specialisation and expertise is in colloids and surfaces.
Additional honours awarded to Robert have included Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, and Member of the Order of Australia (OAM) in 2003, which was awarded for service to science and to the community through the promotion of scientific social responsibility. Robert is also the author of a number of scientific books and publications.
Robert has had a long standing association with many professional bodies, for example the Royal Australian Chemical Institute and the International Association of Colloid and Interface Scientists.
Robert was a strong advocate for peace and justice and acted as National President of Scientists Against Nuclear Arms (SANA)1986 –1988 and 1990–1992. He was a member and President of Scientists for Global Responsibility (Australia).
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Plaque location
School of Arts, 12 Bathurst St, Abermain