Alan Finkel

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alan Finkel
Occupation	Australian neuroscientist
Date Of Birth	Jan 17, 1953(1953-01-17)
Age	71
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Capricorn

Alan Finkel Biography

Alan Finkel is one of the most popular and richest Australian neuroscientist who was born on January 17, 1953 in Australia. Since then, he has used his wealth to found the science magazine Cosmos, an environment magazine called G: The Green Lifestyle Magazine and contribute towards a number of research institutes. 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.

Since assuming his role as President of ATSE in 2013, Alan Finkel has advocated for the consideration of nuclear power in Australia in newspapers, at speaking engagements and in digital media broadcasts. Following his appointment as Australia’s Chief Scientist in 2015, Finkel suggested nuclear power should be considered as an option for potential inclusion in Australia’s future low carbon energy mix.

Alan Simon Finkel AO FAA FTSE is Australia’s Chief Scientist. An Australian neuroscientist, engineer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, he served as Chancellor of Monash University in 2008-2016.

Alan Finkel Net Worth

Alan Finkel is one of the richest Australian neuroscientist from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alan Finkel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Finkel was educated at Monash University, receiving a doctorate in Electrical Engineering in 1981. He then served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Australian National University, before leaving academia to found Axon Instruments, a global science and technology company based in the US. During this time, he invented a commercially successful device which substantially speeds up drug research.

In 2006 Finkel was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE). In 2008 he was inducted as an honorary member of the Monash Golden Key Society to recognize his achievements. In 2009 Finkel was appointed as the Chief Technology Officer of Better Place Australia. In 2012 he co-founded Stile Education, a science education company based in Melbourne, Australia. In 2013 he was appointed President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). Since 2011, Finkel also serves as the Patron of In2science and since 2013, as the Patron of the Australian Science Media Centre.

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Who is Alan Finkel Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Alanzo Ranked on the list of most popular Australian neuroscientist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Alan Finkel celebrates birthday on January 17 of every year.

What did Alan Finkel invent?

Finkel stayed on at Molecular Devices Corporation for 18 months as the Senior Vice President for Global Engineering, the Chief Technology Officer, and a member of the board of directors. During this period he invented the Population Patch Clamp which aided rapid drug discovery at pharmaceutical companies.

What is Alan Finkel doing now?

Dr Finkel will drive this work through his role as the Chair of the Technology Investment Advisory Council , and through building international relationships and partnerships to expand practical collaboration on Australia’s priority low emissions technologies.

Where was Alan Finkel born?

Australia