Rob Adam
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Robert Martin Adam (born 13 September 1955) is the director of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio-telescope in South Africa.[3] He used to be the chief-executive officer of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA).[4][5] and Director General of the South African Department of Science and Technology. He has worked as a consultant to the governments of Namibia and Chile, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa.[1]
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Rob Adam | |
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Born | (1955-09-13) 13 September 1955 (age 68) South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Alma mater | UCT, UNISA[1] |
Known for | Work on systems and institutions of science, technology and innovation. |
Awards | Special award from the National Science and Technology Forum in recognition of his contribution to science, engineering and technology during his term as Director General.[2] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Nuclear physics |
Institutions | DACST, DST, NECSA |
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