Ian Allison (scientist)
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Born | Ian Frederick Allison |
Nationality | Australian |
Alma mater | University of Melbourne |
Known for | Work on the global climate system |
Awards | Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, Officer of the Order of Australia |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Glaciologist |
Institutions | Australian Antarctic Division |
Ian Frederick Allison
Career and impact
Allison received his MSc and PhD both in Meteorology from the University of Melbourne in 1970 and 1987 respectively.
He worked at the Australian Antarctic Division for 42 years.[4] His research focuses on the global climate system and in particular the role of Antarctica in the world's climate.[4][6] His research spans disciplines including ice shelf-ocean interaction, meteorology, glaciology and oceanography.[4] Allison led or participated in 25 expeditions to Antarctica,[4] and during this time he conducted foundational research on Antarctic sea ice.[5] His research documented the seasonal change in sea ice driven by its interaction with the water column and the atmosphere.[5]
Allison was a lead author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Second, Fourth and Fifth Assessment Reports.[7] He also co-chaired the Joint Committee for the International Polar Year 2007-2008.[8]
Awards and honours
Allison was awarded the
Allison Glacier on the west side of Heard Island is named in his honour.[11]
References
- ^ "Ian Allison". Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Ian Allison". acecrc.org. Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ Cuddihy, Martin (16 March 2010). "Antarctica veteran calls it a day". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Dr Ian Allison receives top scientific honour". www.antarctica.gov.au. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Dr Ian Frederick Allison". www.science.org.au. Australian Academy of Science. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ^ "Ian Allison". utas.edu.au. Retrieved 13 June 2017.
- ^ "Ian Allison". www.aps-polar.org. Advances in Polar Science. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ "Science at the Shine Dome 2016 - Dr Ian Allison AO FAA". aas.eventsair.com. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ^ "Australian Antarctic Medal (AAM)". It's an Honour. 21 June 1988.
- ^ "Officer of the Order of Australia (OA)". It's an Honour. 9 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Professor Ian Allison AO AAM". Australia Day Council. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 9 February 2022.