Dr. Andrew Hopkins

Biography

Andrew has more than 20 years of experience as a professional astronomer. He has held prestigious research fellowships such as the Hubble Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and the Australian Research Council Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship at the University of Sydney. He led the astronomy group at the Australian Astronomical Observatory for ten years and served as the Acting Director, overseeing a restructuring process in 2018. A prominent leader in Australian astronomy, Andrew has held the position of President of the Astronomical Society of Australia and has served on the National Committee for Astronomy, as well as numerous advisory committees. His leadership in management has been recognized through multiple awards from the Federal Department of Industry. He is a strong advocate for diversity and equity, having led the AAO’s Diversity Committee for five years. His work has been acknowledged with accolades such as the 2013 AHRI Gender Equity Award and the Silver Pleiades Awards in 2014 and 2016. Andrew is a Fellow of the Astronomical Society of Australia and holds the title of Professor of Astronomy at Macquarie University. His research focuses on understanding the evolution of star formation in galaxies and the cosmic history.

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