Professor Ivan Marusic elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Professor Ivan Marusic, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure) and Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of his outstanding research contributions.

Professor Marusic, a prominent researcher in fluid mechanics, is also a Fellow of the American Physical Society, Australasian Fluid Mechanics Society, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering and the Australian Academy of Science.

His research investigates the science of flow and turbulence where the complexity is still not well understood. Professor Marusic is establishing reliable and validated models for the magnitudes and scales of turbulence to improve efficiency of air travel, improve the reliability of green energy solutions like wind turbines and help maintain riverine, estuarine and coastal ocean health.

“I’m delighted to receive this honour and welcome the opportunity to further my contribution to fluid mechanics across the globe through the ongoing work of the Royal Society,”  Professor Marusic said.

“This Fellowship holds profound meaning for both myself and the collective efforts of my graduate students, postdocs and collaborators. and will provide a platform to champion vital technological research for the betterment of society.”

Founded in 1660, the Royal Society is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence, and is made up of many of the world’s most eminent scientists, engineers and technologists. The Society recognises excellence and elects Fellows and Foreign Members from all over the world. Fellows and Foreign Members are elected for life through a peer-review process based on excellence in science.