Ian Allison (scientist)
Ian Allison | |
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| Born | Ian Frederick Allison |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
| Known for | Work on the global climate system |
| Awards | Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, Officer of the Order of Australia |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Glaciologist |
| Institutions | Australian Antarctic Division |
Ian Frederick Allison AO AAM FAA is an internationally recognised Australian glaciologist and climate scientist.[1][2][3] He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2016 in recognition of his work in understanding the role of "sea ice and Antarctica in the global climate system".[4][5]
Career and impact
[edit]Allison received his MSc and PhD both in Meteorology from the University of Melbourne in 1970 and 1987 respectively.
He worked at the Australian Antarctic Division for 42 years.[4] His research focuses on the global climate system and in particular the role of Antarctica in the world's climate.[4][6] His research spans disciplines including ice shelf-ocean interaction, meteorology, glaciology and oceanography.[4] Allison led or participated in 25 expeditions to Antarctica,[4] and during this time he conducted foundational research on Antarctic sea ice.[5] His research documented the seasonal change in sea ice driven by its interaction with the water column and the atmosphere.[5]
Allison was a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Second, Fourth and Fifth Assessment Reports.[7] He also co-chaired the Joint Committee for the International Polar Year 2007-2008.[8]
Awards and honours
[edit]Allison was awarded the Australian Antarctic Medal in 1988,[9] was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2014 "For distinguished service to the environment as a glaciologist, to furthering international understanding of the science of the Antarctic region, and to climate research"[10] and was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 2016.[5] He was awarded Tasmanian Senior Australian of the Year in 2016.[11]
Allison Glacier on the west side of Heard Island is named in his honour.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ian Allison". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Ian Allison". acecrc.org. Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ Cuddihy, Martin (16 March 2010). "Antarctica veteran calls it a day". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Dr Ian Allison receives top scientific honour". www.antarctica.gov.au. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Dr Ian Frederick Allison". www.science.org.au. Australian Academy of Science. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ "Ian Allison". utas.edu.au. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Ian Allison". www.aps-polar.org. Advances in Polar Science. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ "Science at the Shine Dome 2016 - Dr Ian Allison AO FAA". aas.eventsair.com. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ "Australian Antarctic Medal (AAM)". It's an Honour. 21 June 1988.
- ^ "Officer of the Order of Australia (OA)". It's an Honour. 9 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Professor Ian Allison AO AAM". Australia Day Council. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
