Visiting Fellow

Ian completed his Phd in 2007, graduating in May 2008. His research involves Space Weather measurements in Cosmic and Solar radiation events, with six published papers in internationally recognized science journals and a new paper about to be published.

Ian has over 38 years of experience in the Aviation industry beginning with the Royal Australian Air Force as a transport pilot and flying instructor after having graduated from the Royal Australian Airforce Academy ,1971, with a BSc (Phys).

Ian is currently a Boeing 747-400 captain with Qantas Airways with whom he has been employed for the last 29 years. He is also the current Regional Vice President for the International Pilots Association (IFALPA) attending International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) meetings on a regular basis.

He is currently assessing newly designed radiation monitors for use by aircrew and airlines and is actively working with the major airline manufacturers to incorporate such devices in to NextGen aircraft.