The Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) is proud to announce that Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship, the Institute's highest honour, in recognition of his outstanding service to physics and his exceptional contributions to scientific research, leadership and the physics community.

Honorary Fellowships are awarded to distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to physics and whose service has had a lasting impact on the field.

Professor Jagadish is an Emeritus Professor of Physics and Electronic Materials Engineering at the Australian National University and is internationally recognised as one of Australia's most distinguished physicists. His pioneering research in semiconductor physics, optoelectronics and nanotechnology has enabled advances in electronic and photonic technologies over several decades.

Throughout his career, Professor Jagadish has published more than 790 peer-reviewed journal papers and has played a significant leadership role in advancing physics worldwide through editorial positions, international collaborations and service to the scientific community. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Applied Physics Reviews and is a Fellow or Foreign Fellow of 16 science and engineering academies across Australia, Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

His contributions have been recognised through numerous Australian and international honours, including the UNESCO Medal for contributions to the development of nanoscience and nanotechnologies, the IEEE Nanotechnology Pioneer Award, the Australian Institute of Physics Boas Medal, the Australian Academy of Science Lyle Medal, and the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award presented by the President of India.

Professor Jagadish served as President of the Australian Academy of Science from 2022 to 2026 and has been a tireless advocate for science, research excellence and international collaboration.

AIP President Dr Stuart Midgley said Professor Jagadish's achievements have had a tremendous impact on physics in Australia and have enhanced our nation's global reputation for research.

"Professor Jagadish's career has combined scientific excellence with outstanding leadership and service to the physics community that has raised the profile of physics around the world. The AIP is delighted to recognise his contributions through the award of Honorary Fellowship."

Professor Jagadish will formally receive the award at the AIP Congress 2026, to be held at the University of Sydney from 7–11 December.

Media Contact: Gabrielle Green 0407 431 747, events@aip.org.au