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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Person created 2001-05-25 human Annette Alafaci updated 2026-03-16 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P003935b.htm person Napper Donald Harold FAA FRACI AACR2 23 December 1937 Place of Birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Physical chemist Donald Harold Napper is Emeritus Professor and a past Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the College of Science and Technology at the University of Sydney. His association with the University has lasted over thirty years, excluding his time there as a student. Over the years, Napper has developed an internationally recognised expertise in polymer colloids and the polymerisation processes. He has (co-) authored over 180 scientific articles in the field and is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) and of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). 1954 1954 Career position - Trainee Chemist at CSR Ltd Central Laboratory 1959 1959 Education - Bachelor of Science (BSc) - awarded the University Medal in Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney 1960 1960 Education - Master of Science (MSc), University of Sydney 1963 1963 Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Cambridge, UK 1963 1966 Career position - Research Officer at CSR Research Laboratories in East Roseville, New South Wales 1966 1967 Career position - Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, University of Bristol and Research Officer at ICI (Paints Division) in Slough, UK (joint appointment) 1968 1969 Career position - Queen Elizabeth II Fellow in the Department of Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney 1970 1976 Career position - Lecturer then Senior Lecturer of Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney 1972 1972 Award - Edgeworth David Medal, Royal Society of New South Wales 1976 1976 Career position - Fulbright Senior Fellow with the Australian-American Educational Foundation at Stanford University, USA 1977 1985 Career position - Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney 1983 1984 Career position - Head of the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney 1984 1984 Award - Archibald Ollé Literature Prize, New South Wales Branch, Royal Australian Chemical Institute 1984 1985 Career position - Acting Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney 1984 1986 Career position - Chairman, Polymer Division of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute 1985 2003 Career position - Professor of Physical Chemistry, University of Sydney 1987 Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA) 1987 1987 Award - Batteard-Jordan AustralianPolymer Medal, Polymer Division, Royal Australian Chemical Institute 1989 1992 Career position - Vice-President of the International Association of Colloid and Surface Science 1990 1992 Career position - Head of the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney 1994 1994 Career position - Harold A. Morton Distinguished Visiting Professor, University of Akron, USA 1994 1994 Award - Gold Medal for Research Excellence, Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering 1996 1997 Career position - Head of the School of Chemistry, University of Sydney 1997 2003 Career position - Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the College of Science and Technology of the University of Sydney 1 Jan 2001 1 Jan 2001 Award - Centenary Medal - for service to Australian society and science in polymer colloids 2003 Career position - Chair of the Bragg Institute Advisory Committee of The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) 2003 Career position - Professor Emeritus at the College of Science and Technology of the University of Sydney Royal Society of New South Wales (1866 - )

President 1979

 RACI - Polymer Chemistry Division, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (1964 - )

Chairman 1984 - 1986

 Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Commonwealth of Australia (1987 - )

Chair, Bragg Institute Advisory Committee 2003 - 2007

 Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) (1958 - )

Awarded Gold Medal for Research Excellence 1994

 The University of Sydney (1850 - )

Professor of Physical Chemistry 1985 - 2003; Head, School of Chemistry 1990 - 1992 and 1996 - 1997; Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head, College of Science and Technology 1997 - 2003

 Edgeworth David Medal, Royal Society of New South Wales (1948 - )

Awarded the Medal 1972

 Australian Academy of Science (1954 - )

Elected Fellow 1987

 Battaerd-Jordan Australian Polymer Medal (1973 - )

Awarded the Medal 1987

 Napper, Donald Harold (19371223-)

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 'Napper, Donald Harold', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology Napper, Donald Harold Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Journal Article: Herman Standinger (1881-1965) and the Macromolecular Concept Napper, D. H. Herman Standinger (1881-1965) and the Macromolecular Concept 1981 Chemistry in Australia 48 10 384-387 Book Section: Alexander, Albert Ernest (1914-1970), professor of chemistry Napper, D. H. Alexander, Albert Ernest (1914-1970), professor of chemistry Melbourne Melbourne University Press 1993 Australian dictionary of biography, volume 13: 1940 - 1980 A-De John Ritchie 23-24