2011 Anton Hales Medal for research in earth sciences
Professor Craig Simmons, Professor of Hydrogeology and Director of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training at Flinders University has been awarded the 2011 Anton Hales Medal for research in earth sciences.
The Australian Academy of Science said, 'Craig Simmons is an international expert in hydrogeology recognised for his contributions to variable density groundwater flow phenomena.'
'He has greatly advanced our understanding of computer modelling used to solve variable density flow problems, was involved in pioneering work which first detected density driven convection in a field based groundwater system, has developed innovative laboratory equipment for the visualisation of dense plume migration, and has contributed major theoretical advances on how geologic heterogeneity controls dense plume migration.'
'His work continues to transform the discipline of hydrogeology.'