For significant service to chemical engineering through leadership in the areas of
education, research and development, and to the Catholic Church.
- Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, 1964-1990;
- Emeritus Professor of Chemical Engineering, since 1991.
- Co-Founder and Chairman, Victorian Branch, Institution of Chemical Engineers,1965-1967
and 1975-1976;
- Secretary/Treasurer, 1961-1965; Chairman, Australian National Committee,
1984-1986 and earlier.
- Head, Department of Chemical Engineering, Melbourne University, 1960-1964.
- Head, Chemical Engineering Program, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, 1960-1964.
- Inventor, Steam fluidized bed drying, 1980s; would reduce carbon dioxide power station
output in Victoria by 20%.
- Inventor, Gas Particle Cross-flow Contactor; leading to improved energy recovery and carbon
dioxide absorption equipment.
- Chair, Catholic Education Commission of Victoria, 1980-1989.
- Trustee, Christian Brothers Foundation for Charitable Works, for 10 years.
- Fellow, Engineers Australia.
- Fellow, Institution of Chemical Engineers.
- Fellow, Royal Australian Chemical Institute.
- Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, since 1983.
- Awards/recognition include: Centenary Medal, 2001.