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Don Sinnott
Donald (Don) Sinnott has published many professional papers, articles, and book chapters in an extended career as a scientist and engineer. He now turns his hand to writing interlaced biographies o...view moreDonald (Don) Sinnott has published many professional papers, articles, and book chapters in an extended career as a scientist and engineer. He now turns his hand to writing interlaced biographies of two scientists, one known to him personally, who played significant yet underappreciated roles in World War II and the uneasy peace that followed.
As a researcher in radio and radar technologies, Don worked for many years in the science and technology agency, supporting and advising Australia’s Department of Defence. He played a major role in Australia’s development of over-the-horizon radar, embodied in Australia’s world-leading project Jindalee, before moving to senior defence management positions.
In 2000 he became CEO of a university-based centre driving collaborative research across academic, business, and government sectors and subsequently became an independent consultant, serving these sectors. He has been and remains as an adjunct professor with the University of Adelaide, Australia, where he has taught and supervised higher-degree students.
Don holds degrees in electronic engineering (including a PhD from Syracuse University, New York, USA), is a fellow of both the Australian Institution of Engineers and of the US-based Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. In 2014 he was awarded the Engineers Australia M. A. Sargent Medal, for which the citation refers to his ‘eminence and leadership’ in his field.
Don’s previously published work aimed at a general readership includes collaborating in a biography of a Sudanese refugee and contributions to local history.view less