Associate Professor in Biology, University of South Australia
Craig Williams BSc (Honours Zoology, Adelaide) Grad Dip Ed (Adelaide) PhD (U South Australia), did post-doctoral research at James Cook University before entering an academic position at the University of South Australia in 2006. Throughout his academic career of more than 20 years Craig has combined skills in education and communication with his research studying the interface between environmental and public health. His particular focus is infectious diseases, with an interests in entomology and herpetology. This academic work has been recognised through awards such as the South Australian Young Scientist of the Year (2007), an IgNobel Prize in Biology for his work on frog odour (2005, for science that makes you laugh, then think), and a Commonwealth Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning (2013). Craig is currently Associate Head of School for Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, teaching biology and performing research in the Australian Centre for Precision Health.
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