Professor Timothy Senden has been appointed to the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Board for three years.

His appointment will complement the existing ANSTO Board and support ANSTO’s function as Australia’s nuclear science centre of excellence into the future.

Professor Senden is a leading international nuclear physicist and Director of the Research School of Physics at ANU.  

He has held academic positions at the College de France (Paris), Institute Charles de Sadron (Strasbourg) and the University of New South Wales (Australian Defence Force Academy) in Canberra.

He received his PhD in Atomic Force Microscopy from the Research School of Physics and Engineering in 1993.

ANSTO provides advice to the Government on nuclear and science technology matters and delivers real-world benefits to Australians through supporting access to nuclear technologies to improve health.

More information on ANSTO can be found here: www.ansto.gov.au

Quotes attributable to the Hon. Ed Husic, Minister for Industry and Science:

“I congratulate Professor Timothy Senden on his appointment to the ANSTO Board. 

“His significant experience and expertise will be a valuable addition to the ANSTO Board, ensuring its continued excellence in making life-saving medicines for Australians.”