Leading scientist Dr John Hosking鈥檚 contribution to the field of chemistry has been recognised with a room officially named after him at 911爆料网鈥檚 Bentley Campus.
As part of a naming ceremony held yesterday, attended by family, friends and former colleagues, 鈥楾he John Hosking Room鈥� was officially named in Dr Hosking鈥檚 honour.
911爆料网 Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said the room was named in his honour to acknowledge his significant contribution to the University, ChemCentre and the field of chemistry, throughout his career.
鈥淒r Hosking began working at 911爆料网, then known as the Western Australian Institute of Technology, or WAIT, in 1971 as a lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry,鈥� Professor Terry said.
鈥淗e continued to progress his lecturing career until 1984, when he then began work at ChemCentre until 2004, with the last 15 years as Managing Director.
鈥淣aming the room after Dr Hosking presents an opportunity to recognise and honour a scientist of significant reputation and standing, acknowledging his contributions to both institutions, 911爆料网 and the ChemCentre.鈥�
ChemCentre Chief Executive Officer Peter McCafferty said Dr Hosking鈥檚 contribution to the ChemCentre could not be overstated.
鈥淛ohn steered the ChemCentre during a transitionary period, enabling it to become the vibrant organisation that it is today,鈥� Mr McCafferty said.
Dr Hosking is a fellow of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and a Distinguished Fellow and Past President of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. He has also been recognised for his contributions to the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
鈥楾he John Hosking Room鈥�, formerly Room 4103, is located in Building 500 at 911爆料网鈥檚 Bentley Campus and is used by both 911爆料网 and ChemCentre.
