King’s Birthday Honours

Professor Jozef Gecz AO

Current staff member

For distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability.

Frances Kelly AO

Former student and alum of University of Adelaide

For distinguished service to public administration, to the advancement of social justice, to equality, and to advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community.

The Honourable Robert Kerin AO

Former student alum (University of Adelaide)

For distinguished service to the people and Parliament of South Australia, particularly as Premier, to regional and economic development, and to primary industry.

James McDowell AO

Former Chancellor, Honorary Doctorate 2019 (University of South Australia)

For distinguished service to public administration, to the defence capability industry, to science and technology, and to education governance.

Emeritus Professor Michael (Mike) Roberts AO

Bachelor of Pharmacy 1970 (University of South Australia), former staff member and titleholder

For distinguished service to pharmaceutical science and medicine, to the advancement of topical drug delivery, and to clinical toxicology research.

Emeritus Professor Andrew Spencer AO

Former staff member (University of Adelaide) and current titleholder

For distinguished service to dentistry, public health research and policy development, to oral epidemiology, and to tertiary education.

Emeritus Professor Mark Wainwright AO

Bachelor of Applied Science 1966, Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) 1967, Master of Applied Sciences 1969 (University of Adelaide), PhD (Science) 2003 (University of South Australia)

For distinguished service to the tertiary education administration, to academic research, to Australia-China relations, and to governance roles.

Professor Emeritus Michael (Mike) Young AO

Bachelor of Agricultural Science 1974, Bachelor of Economics 1981, Master of Agricultural Science 1981 (University of Adelaide), former staff member and founder of the Environment Institute.

For distinguished service to conservation and the environment, to water resource management, and to tertiary education.

Dr Michael (Mick) Adams AM

Bachelor of Community Development 1977, Advanced Diploma of Social Work 1979 (University of South Australia)

For significant service to Indigenous health and education.

The Late Professor Peter Buckskin AM

Former staff member and University Fellow (University of South Australia)

For significant service to the Indigenous community through education, research, and advocacy roles.

Dr Jennifer Caruso AM

Diploma of Arts in Aboriginal Education 1999 (University of South Australia), Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) 2001, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 2006, PhD (Human Society) 2018 (University of Adelaide), current staff member

For significant service to the Indigenous communities of South Australia.

Brian Chatterton AM

Bachelor of Music 1967 (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to classical music as an educator, performer and artistic director.

Salvatore (Sam) Ciccarello AM

Associate Diploma in Banking and Finance 1980 (SAIT, University of South Australia)

For significant service to sports administration, and to the community of South Australia.

Professor Emeritus David Findlay AM

Former staff member, titleholder (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to orthopaedic research, and to the Baptist Church in Australia.

Dr Patricia Hamilton AM

Bachelor of Arts 2000, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 2002 (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to women in rural and remote Australia, and to the agricultural industry.

James Hazel AM

Bachelor of Economics 1974 (University of Adelaide), University Fellow, former staff member (University of South Australia)

For significant service to the finance sector through a range of senior board roles.

Anthony Kittel AM

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) 1988 (University of South Australia), Master of Business Administration 1993 (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to the electronics industry, and to the defence sector.

The Late Honourable Legh Davis AM

Bachelor of Economics 1962, Bachelor of Laws 1966 (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to the arts, to philanthropy, and to the community of South Australia.

Joan Lyons AM

Friend and supporter

For significant service to the arts, and to the community through philanthropic support.

Dr Elizabeth Murphy AM

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1993 (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to colorectal and general surgery, and to clinical education and training.

Marie Shaw AM

Bachelor of Laws 1975 (University of Adelaide)

For significant service to the law, to the legal profession, and to the community.

Dr Julja Szuster AM

Bachelor of Arts 1970, Bachelor of Arts (Honours) 1971, PhD (Music) 1984

For significant service to music as a researcher, educator and administrator.

Dr Andrew Van Essen AM

Advanced Chiropody Certificate 1982 (University of South Australia)

For significant service to podiatry as a clinician and education, and to specialist podiatric surgery.