Alex Zelinsky | |
|---|---|
 Zelinsky in 2014 | |
| Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle | |
| Assumed office November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Caroline McMillen |
| Chief Defence Scientist | |
| In office March 2012 – November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Clark |
| Succeeded by | Tanya Monro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 March 1960 Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Wollongong |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of Australia M. A. Sargent Medal |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mobile robotics |
| Institutions | University of Newcastle Defence Science and Technology Group CSIRO Australian National University University of Wollongong |
| Thesis | Environment exploration and path planning algorithms for mobile robot navigation using sonar (1991) |
Alexander Zelinsky (born 5 March 1960) is an Australian computer scientist, systems engineer and roboticist. His career spans innovation, science and technology, research and development, commercial start-ups and education. Professor Zelinsky is Vice-chancellor and President of the University of Newcastle joining the university in November 2018.[1] He was the Chief Defence Scientist of Australia from March 2012 until November 2018. As Chief Defence Scientist he led defence science and technology for Australia's Department of Defence.[2][3][4]
- ^ "Welcome Professor Alex Zelinsky AO". The University of Newcastle, Australia. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
- ^ Langford, Ben (11 January 2012). "UOW's Alex Zelinsky top defence scientist". Illawarra Mercury. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Chief Defence Scientist". www.dsto.defence.gov.au. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 21 June 2012.
- ^ On 23 December 2011, Warren Snowdon, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, announced that Zelinsky would become Australia's Chief Defence Scientist in early 2012, following the retirement of Robert Clark from the role in October 2011.
Dr Alex Zelinsky appointed as new CDS – 2012 Archived 2012-05-03 at the Wayback Machine, Media Release – Minister Warren Snowdon, www.dsto.defence.gov.au
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