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 English AACR2 Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Person created 2005-11-15 human Annette Alafaci updated 2026-02-05 human https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P004653b.htm person Hobbs Bruce Edward AO FAA FTSE AACR2 23 October 1936 Place of Birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Science administrator Geologist Bruce Edward Hobbs was Chief Scientist of Western Australia and Executive Officer of the Office of Science and Innovation at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet between 2002 and 2006. Previously, he held many academic positions including Foundation Professor of Earth Science at Monash University, Visiting Professor at University of California (1980), Visiting Professor at Brown University in Providence, USA (1978), Professor of Structural Geology at the State University of New York (1971) and Geology lecturer at the University of Sydney. Hobbs left academia in 1984 to join CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) as Chief Research Scientist in the Division of Geomechanics, Melbourne and was promoted several times before becoming Chief of CSIRO Exploration and Mining in 1992. In February 2000, he was appointed Deputy Chief Executive of Minerals and Energy, CSIRO. Hobbs worked on developing computer applications that simulate mechanical behaviour, fluid flow, heat flow and chemical reactions governing ore body formation. The goal is to produce a predictive modelling capability that enhances our ability to discover new ore bodies. In recognition of his great work, he has received numerous prizes and awards including the Jaeger Medal (2001), Senior Fulbright Award (1979), United States Antarctic Research Program Medal (1970), Junior Fulbright Award (1966) and was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 1991. Adapted from http://www.otd.nt.gov.au/dcm/otd/innovation/tropical_futures/pdf/profile_hobbs.pdf Since 1995 the Geological Society of Australia has awarded the Bruce Hobbs Medal every other year to an individual who has made significant contribution to structural geology. 1959 1959 Education - Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc(Hons)), University of Sydney 1960 1966 Career position - Lecturer in Geology, University of Sydney 1962 1962 Education - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Sydney 1965 1967 Career position - Research Geologist at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, University of California, USA 1966 1967 Career position - Senior Lecturer in Geology, University of New South Wales 1967 1967 Award - Stillwell Award, Geological Society of Australia 1967 1971 Career position - Fellow of the Department of Geology and Geophysics, Australian National University in Canberra 1970 1970 Award - United States Antarctic Research Program Medal received 1971 1972 Career position - Professor of Structural Geology at the State University of New York, USA 1972 1984 Career position - Foundation Professor of Geology and Chair of the Department of Earth Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 1977 1982 Career position - Member of the Australian Science and Technology Council 1978 1979 Career position - Visiting Professor at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (fourteen months) 1979 1979 Award - Fulbright Award received 1980 1981 Career position - Visiting Professor, University of California, USA (six months) 1984 1987 Career position - Chief Research Scientists at the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) Division of Geomechanics 1987 c. 1992 Career position - Chief of the CSIRO Division of Geomechanics 1987 c. 2003 Career position - Honorary Research Associate, Monash University 1991 1991 Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Science (FAA) 1992 1993 Career position - Chief, CSIRO Division of Exploration and Geoscience 1993 2000 Career position - Chief of CSIRO Exploration and Mining 2000 2003 Career position - Deputy Chief of CSIRO Executive of Minerals and Energy 1 Jan 2001 1 Jan 2001 Award - Centenary Medal - for service to Australian society and science 2001 2001 Award - Jaeger Medal, Australian Academy of Science 2003 Career position - Honorary Research Fellow, CSIRO 2003 2006 Career position - Chief Scientist in the Western Australian Government 2003 2006 Career position - Member, Science Council, Western Australia 2003 2006 Career position - Executive Director, Western Australian Office of Science and Innovation 2004 2004 Award - Institute Medal, Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy 2006 Career position - Adjunct Professor, University of Western Australia 2007 2007 Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE) 2009 2009 Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - for service to science, particularly in the field of structural geology as a leader in the development of innovative research centres and mineral exploration technologies 2017 2017 Award - Science Excellence Award in structural Geology, International Union of Geological Sciences Monash University (1958 - )

Foundation Professor of Geology, Department of Earth Sciences 1972 - 1984

 CSIRO Division of Exploration and Geoscience, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (1988 - 1993)

Chief of Division 1992 - 1993

 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (1987 - )

Elected Fellow 2007

 Jaeger Medal, Australian Academy of Science (1990 - )

Awarded the Medal 1991

 Australian Academy of Science (1954 - )

Elected Fellow 1991; Member of Council 1994 - 1997

 The Institute Medal, Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (1935 - )

Awarded the Medal 2004. "For his research and leadership, which have had a profound impact on the discipline of structural geology, the mechanics of the earth and its applications not only in Australia but also world-wide to serve the strategic needs of the industry. Bruce is a scientist of international standing, a research strategist without peer who has been instrumental in building capabilities of generations of Australians through the generosity of his ideas and energy."

 CSIRO Division of Geomechanics, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (1983 - 1993) 1984 1992

Chief Research Scientist at the CSIRO Division of Geomechanics (1984 - 1987) Chief of the CSIRO Division of Geomechanics (1987 - 1992)

 CSIRO Division of Exploration and Mining, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (1993 - ) 1993 2000

Chief of the CSIRO Division of Exploration and Mining

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 Hobbs, Bruce Edward (1936-)

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 'Hobbs, Bruce Edward', in Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation, Centre for Transformative Innovation, Swinburne University of Technology Hobbs, Bruce Edward Swinburne University of Technology, Centre for Transformative Innovation Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Resource: Jaeger Medal Australian Academy of Science Jaeger Medal Australian Academy of Science 2025 Resource Section: Bruce Edward Hobbs Ward, C. Bruce Edward Hobbs Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) 2011 CSIROpedia Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Resource: Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia [Queen's Birthday 2009] Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia [Queen's Birthday 2009] Canberra Governor General's Office 2009 Edited Book: Who's who in Australia 2019 Robson, Alexandra K.; Production Manager and Editor Who's who in Australia 2019 55th Southbank, Vic. AAP Directories 2018