Brian Wilson (academic)
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Emeritus Professor Brian Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1930 |
| Died | 2019 |
| Occupation | Astrophysicist |
| Awards | Centenary Medal |
Professor Brian Graham Wilson AO (1930-2019) was an Australian astrophysicist and academic. He served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Queensland from 1979 to 1996, the role's longest tenure ever.[1]
Prior to his career in academic administration, he was a noted researcher in astrophysics for over 15 years specialising in cosmic radiation, solar physics and x-ray astronomy.[2]