Person

Kruszelnicki, Karl (c. 1948 - )

FTSE

Born
c. 1948
Hålsingborg, Sweden
Occupation
Science broadcaster and Scientist

Summary

Karl Kruszelnicki, or 'Dr Karl' as he is more commonly known is one of Australia's top science broadcasters and promoters. He is the face of science for many kids. Kruszelnicki has had a long term radio show on JJJ and has had regular spots on other stations. He is also a regular on many television programs and has authored a number of very popular books. Kruszelnicki has another important role in promoting science - he is the Inaugural Julius Sumner Miller Fellow at the School of Physics of the University of Sydney. In this role he gives talks to schools around Australia and gives them free copies of the New Scientist magazine. Dr Karl's broad knowledge comes from a genuine love of the field and years of studying and working in a number of different fields including medicine. He completed Masters Degrees in astrophysics and bio-medical engineering and a degree in medicine and surgery.

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"Dr Karl Kruszelnicki AM FTSE
Beloved science communicator
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is a household name across Australia for his more than 40 years of public communication of science and technology across radio, TV, books, podcasts and online. Many people's introduction to the wonders of science and the joy of curiosity in the world around us, Dr Karl has been celebrated in Australia and around the world, including through the 2019 UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science and the 2002 Ig Nobel for research into belly button lint. An unparalleled presenter and communicator of both science and the pure pleasure we can all derive from it; Dr Karl is a much- loved Australian icon and an inspiration to science communicators worldwide." [from https://www.atse.org.au/who-we-are/our-fellows/new-fellows-2026/#Karl 2026-10-06]

Chronology

2026 -
Award - Honorary Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

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Books

  • Kruszelnicki, Karl, Flight, Food & Thingummygigs (Pymble, NSW: HarperCollins Publishers Pty Ltd, 1997), 144 pp. Details
  • Kruszelnicki, Karl, Ears, Gears and Gadgets (Pymble, NSW: HarperCollins Publishers Pty Ltd, 1997), 112 pp. Details
  • Kruszelnicki, Karl, Forests, fleece and prickly pears (Pymble, NSW: Angus & Robertson, 1997), 126 pp. Details

Resources

Annette Alafaci

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