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Dr Finkel has an extensive science background as an entrepreneur\, engineer\, neuroscientist and educator.
Prior to becoming Chief Scientist\, he was the Chancellor of Monash University and President of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE).
Dr Finkel was awarded his PhD in electrical engineering from Monash University and worked as a postdoctoral research fellow in neuroscience at the Australian National University.
In 1983 he founded Axon Instruments\, a California-based\, ASX-listed company that made precision scientific instruments. After Axon was sold in 2004\, Dr Finkel became a director of the acquiring company.
In 2006\, he focused his career in Australia and undertook a wide range of activities including co-founding Cosmos Magazine. During his time at ATSE\, he led the development and implementation of the STELR program for secondary school science.
He was Executive Chair of the educational software company Stile Education\, Chair of Manhattan Investment Group\, Chief Technology Officer of Better Place Australia and Chair of Speedpanel Australia.
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SUMMARY:Australia’s Chief Scientist  Dr Alan Finkel AO - ONLINE ONLY
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