USQ appoints Professor Roger Stone as Director of the ACSC

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) has appointed world renowned climatologist Professor Roger Stone as the University's Research Chair in Climatology and Water Resources and Director of the Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments (ACSC).

'Roger is perhaps Australia's leading and best known climatologist,' USQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Graham Baker said.

'USQ is excited and delighted to appoint someone of Roger's calibre to the University.'

Previously employed at the Department of Natural Resources and Water (DNR) in the Climate and Systems Technology Unit, Professor Stone has made major contributions in science and policy.

'He is an expert in climate science, global warming and effects on sustainability both here in Australia and internationally,' Professor Baker said.

'On many occasions he has been invited to give keynote addresses at such places as the Royal Society in London and the Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research, and has a significant profile internationally.

'Professor Stone is also the Australian representative at the United Nations (UN) Commissions for Climatology and Agricultural meteorology.'

Commencing operations at USQ in October 2005, the ACSC was established to ensure the profitability and sustainability of water and catchment administration in Australia.

With water a significant issue, Professor Baker said that Professor Stone would play an important role at the ACSC developing water resources solutions.

Professor Stone will be available for media interviews and photo opportunities next Monday March 5 2007.

Media Contact:  Josh Ada, USQ Media, +61 7 4631 1628