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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 well-known Australian biochemist. A biochemist is a scientist who studies the amazing chemistry of living things. He was recognized for his scientific work when he became a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 1972. This is a special honor given to top scientists in Australia.
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Life and Scientific Journey
Early Education and Research
Norman Boardman studied at two important universities. He earned his Master of Science (MSC) degree from the University of Melbourne in Australia. Later, he went to the University of Cambridge in England, where he earned his PhD and ScD degrees.
After his studies, Dr. Boardman joined the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia. CSIRO is Australia's national science agency. He worked there as a Research Scientist from 1956 to 1968. He then became a Chief Research Scientist from 1968 to 1977.
Discoveries in Plant Science
Dr. Boardman spent a lot of his career studying chloroplasts. These are tiny parts inside plant cells that help plants make their own food. He also studied photosynthesis, which is the process plants use to turn sunlight into energy.
One of his biggest achievements was figuring out how to separate the two main systems involved in photosynthesis. This helped scientists better understand how plants capture light and create energy.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Boardman received several important awards for his scientific work. In 1967, he was given the David Syme Research Prize. He also received the Lemberg Medal in 1969.
His contributions to science were recognized internationally when he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1978. The Royal Society is a very old and respected scientific organization 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 who have made a big difference to their country.
