Interviews with Staff

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Each issue ICRAR's eNewsletter contains an interview with one of its staff members.  Find out more about the working life of Astronomers, interesting stories from around the world and hear behind-the-scenes details of some major astronomical discoveries.  

Professor Peter Quinn

Director 

Professor Quinn is not only ICRAR's director, but also a very influential, highly respected astronomer.  He has worked on many large astronomical projects around the world, including the European Southern Observatory and the MACHO project here in Australia.  Hear about his goals for ICRAR and his views on the SKA, as well as some of his favourite moments from his career. 

Dr Phil Diamond

Visitor, CSIRO Chief, Astronomy and Space Science Division

Dr Phil Diamond holds a Bachelor of Science degree (majors in Physics and Astrophysics) from Leeds University, and a PhD in Radio Astronomy from Manchester University, both in the UK.  ICRAR was fortunate enough to host Dr Diamond for a six month sabbatical from October 2009. Read about his time at ICRAR and how he used high school physics to weigh a black hole!


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  • The University of Western Australia
  • Curtin University

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