New defence scientist

Australia's new chief defence scientist is Dr Alexander Zelinsky, an expert in information technology with the CSIRO.

By InvestSMART · 24 Dec 2011

By InvestSMART ·
24 Dec 2011

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Australia's new chief defence scientist is Dr Alexander Zelinsky, an expert in information technology with the CSIRO.

Defence Science and Personnel Minister Warren Snowdon said Dr Zelinsky was an internationally recognised scientist who had made substantial technical contributions, in addition to providing leadership to the high-technology community.

"Since joining the CSIRO in 2004, Dr Zelinsky's focus was on building the research capabilities of his group to address Australian national challenges, particularly in energy, health, agriculture, mining and environment sectors," he said.

Dr Zelinsky will take on the job of chief scientist and head of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation next year, taking over from Professor Robert Clark, who announced his retirement in August.

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Who is Australia's new chief defence scientist?

Australia's new chief defence scientist is Dr Alexander Zelinsky, an information technology expert who has worked at CSIRO.

What position will Dr Alexander Zelinsky hold at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)?

Dr Zelinsky will take on the job of chief scientist and head of the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) next year.

When does Dr Zelinsky start as chief scientist and who is he replacing?

According to the article, Dr Zelinsky will start the role next year and will take over from Professor Robert Clark, who announced his retirement in August.

What is Dr Zelinsky's professional background and expertise?

Dr Zelinsky is an internationally recognised scientist and information technology expert who has made substantial technical contributions and provided leadership to the high-technology community.

What experience did Dr Zelinsky bring from his time at CSIRO?

Since joining CSIRO in 2004, Dr Zelinsky focused on building his group's research capabilities to address Australian national challenges across energy, health, agriculture, mining and environment sectors.

What did Defence and Personnel Minister Warren Snowdon say about the appointment?

Warren Snowdon described Dr Zelinsky as an internationally recognised scientist who has made substantial technical contributions and provided leadership to the high-technology community.

Which sectors mentioned in the article has Dr Zelinsky worked on that relate to national challenges?

The article notes Dr Zelinsky worked on research capability-building related to energy, health, agriculture, mining and the environment—areas the piece highlights as national challenges.

What does the article suggest this appointment signals for defence research priorities?

The article suggests Dr Zelinsky's appointment brings a strong information technology background and an emphasis on building research capabilities to address cross-sector national challenges, consistent with the DSTO's scientific leadership role.