Ary Hoffmann

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Ary Hoffmann
Born
Ary Anthony Hoffmann

The Hague, The Netherlands
NationalityAustralian
Alma mater
Awards Companion of the Order of Australia (2022)
Scientific career
Institutions University of Melbourne

Ary Anthony Hoffmann AC is an Australian entomologist and geneticist who studied at Monash University and La Trobe University. He is the chair of ecological genetics and Melbourne Laureate Professor [1] at the University of Melbourne. [2] and leads the Pest & Environmental Adaptation Research Group [3] at the University of Melbourne Bio21 Institute.

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On Australia Day 2022, Hoffmann was appointed Companion of the Order of Australia "for eminent service to science, particularly evolutionary biology and ecological genetics, through research, mentoring and education, and to professional scientific organisations". [4]

Education

Hoffman studied at the University of Queensland and Monash University and obtained a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in 1980. He completed his PhD at La Trobe University in 1984. [5]

Research

Hoffmann's work in evolutionary biology is focused on applying its principles to solve modern problems. [6] Areas of Hoffmann's research include climate change adaptation and endosymbionts. [7] Hoffmann's work is highly cited and prolific. [8]

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