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Max O'Connor Lecture

The Max O'Connor Lecture in the Department of Chemistry


This research lecture is awarded annually to commemorate the contribution of Dr Max O'Connor to the early development of research in the field of coordination chemistry at La Trobe University. In choosing a recipient to present the award lecture, consideration is given to distinguished scientists who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • The recipient had an association in some way with Dr Max O'Connor
  • The recipient has (or had) an international reputation in Inorganic Chemistry
  • The recipient has (or had) a significant association with the Department of Chemistry at La Trobe University.
  • The recipient is a graduate of the Department of Chemistry at La Trobe University.
 Ian McKelvie

The 2009 Max O'Connor Lecturer

A/Prof Ian McKelvie

School of Chemistry

Monash University

 

 Roland De Marco

The 2008 Max O'Connor Lecturer

Professor Roland De Marco

Department of Applied Chemistry

Curtin University of Technology