- Alan Finkel
Dr Alan Simon Finkel is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 2007, he was appointed as the new Chancellor of
Monash University , a position he officially commences from January 1, 2008.Finkel was educated at
Monash University , receiving a doctorate in Electrical Engineering in 1981. He then served as a postdoctoral research fellow at theAustralian National University , before leaving academia to found Axon Instruments, a global science and technology company based in the US. [ [http://www.abc.net.au/rn/science/incon/stories/s1380983.htm In Conversation - 09/06/2005: Alan Finkel ] ] During this time, he invented a device which substantially speeds up drug research, which was extremely successful commercially. [ [http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/monmag/issue19-2007/around-monash/around-monash-finkel.html Five minutes with our new Chancellor ] ] [ [http://www.monash.edu.au/news/april07-chancellor.html New Chancellor appointed for 2008, Monash University ] ]Since then, he has used his wealth to found the science magazine "Cosmos", an environment magazine called and contribute towards a number of research institutes. His philanthropy has extended to a range of areas. During a speech at Monash University's 50th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, he announced that he would be endowing a Chair in Global Health for the University. [ [http://www.monash.edu.au/news/monashmemo/stories/20080604/ancora-imparo.html Ancora Imparo, June, 2008 - (Monash Memo, 4 June 2008) ] ]
Dr Finkel will also be one of 448 passengers on the
Virgin Galactic .Dr Finkel was inducted in 2008 as an honorary member of the
Monash University Golden Key Society to recognize his achievements.References
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