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Jameson, Graeme John (1936 - )

AO, FAA, FTSE

Chemical engineer

Born: 25 June 1936 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Graeme John Jameson is Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Centre for Multiphase Processes at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales. He has been at the University since 1978 and has built up an international reputation as a leading specialist in fluid and particle mechanics involving surface chemistry. One of his most noted achievements is the development of the JAMESON flotation cell which has gained worldwide acceptance and is used in leading mineral processing plants. The cell uses flotation to remove oil, grease and suspended solids from industrial waste water and effluent. He was appointed a Commander Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2005 for his research achievements and contributions to science.

Career Highlights

URL: The home page for this entity is located at http://www.multiphase.newcastle.edu.au/jameson.html

Chronology
1953 - 1955 Analytical Assistant at O.T. Lempiere and Co. (tin smelters and ore refiners) in Sydney
1955 - 1957 Assistant at Commonwealth Ceramics Ltd. in Sydney
1957 - 1960 Industrial Engineer at Australian Gas Light Co. in Sydney
1958 Associate of Sydney Technical College in Chemical Engineering
1960 Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc (Hons)) completed at the University of New South Wales
1960 - 1962 Demonstrator in Physical Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, UK
1960 - 1963 Supervisor in Mathematics for the Natural Sciences Tripos at Emmanuel College then Christ's College, University of Cambridge
1963 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) completed at the University of Cambridge, UK
1963 - 1965 Research Engineer at Standard Oil of California, USA
1965 - 1971 Lecturer then Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London
1971 - 1978 Assistant Director of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London
1971 - 1978 Reader in Chemical Engineering at the University of London, UK
1978 - Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Newcastle, New South Wales
1991 - Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE)
1991 Clunies Ross National Science and Technology Award received
1992 Applied Research Medal received from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
1993 R K Murphy Medal received from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
1994 - Foreign Member of the Royal Academy of Engineering
1996 - Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA)
c. 1997 - Director of the Centre for Multiphase Processes at the University of Newcastle
1997 Sutherland Medal received from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
1999 President's Medal received from the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
2002 Chemeca Medal received
2003 Wark Medal and Lecture received from the Australian Academy of Science
2005 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)

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Prepared by: Annette Alafaci
Created: 16 November 2005

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