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Norman Boardman
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| Chief Executive of the CSIRO | |
| In office 5 December 1986 – 4 March 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Stewart Bastow |
| Succeeded by | John Stocker |
| Chairman of the CSIRO | |
| In office 25 September 1985 – 4 December 1986 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Wild |
| Succeeded by | Neville Wran |
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| Born | 16 August 1926 Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne University of Cambridge |
| Occupation | Chemist |
Norman "Keith" Boardman, born on August 16, 1926, is a famous Australian biochemist. A biochemist is a scientist who studies the chemistry of living things. He has received many important awards for his work, including being recognized by the Australian Academy of Science and the Royal Society.
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About Norman Keith Boardman
Norman Keith Boardman was born in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. He went to the University of Melbourne and later the University of Cambridge. There, he earned advanced degrees, showing his dedication to science.
Early Career in Science
From 1956 to 1977, Dr. Boardman worked at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). CSIRO is Australia's national science agency. It focuses on scientific research and discoveries. He started as a Research Scientist and later became a Chief Research Scientist.
Discoveries in Plant Science
Dr. Boardman spent much of his career studying chloroplasts. Chloroplasts are tiny parts inside plant cells. They are where photosynthesis happens. Photosynthesis is the amazing process plants use to turn sunlight into energy.
He made a big discovery by figuring out how to separate the two main systems involved in photosynthesis. This helped scientists better understand how plants make their own food.
Important Leadership Roles
Dr. Boardman also held important leadership positions at CSIRO.
- From 1985 to 1986, he was the Chairman of CSIRO.
- From 1986 to 1990, he served as the Chief Executive of CSIRO.
In these roles, he helped guide Australia's scientific research efforts.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Boardman has received many honors for his scientific work:
- In 1967, he won the David Syme Research Prize.
- In 1969, he was awarded the Lemberg Medal.
- In 1972, he was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. This means he was recognized as one of Australia's top scientists.
- In 1978, he became a Fellow of the Royal Society. This is a very old and respected scientific group in the United Kingdom.
- In 1993, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). This is a high honor given to Australians for their achievements.
