L Lindoy

Professor L. F. Lindoy is Emeritus Professor of Inorganic Chemistry in the School of Chemistry at the University of Sydney. He obtained his BSc in 1963, MSc in 1966, PhD in 1968, and DSc in 1985 from the University of New South Wales. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Ohio State University from 1968 to 1970, he joined James Cook University as a lecturer in chemistry from 1970 to 1976, progressed to Reader in Inorganic Chemistry from 1977 to 1987, and served as Professor of Inorganic Chemistry from 1987 to 1996. In 1996, he was appointed Chair and Head of Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Sydney, holding the position of Professor of Inorganic Chemistry until 2005, after which he became Emeritus Professor. Additional roles include Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at James Cook University from 2001 to 2007 and Bye-Fellow at Robinson College, University of Cambridge since 1998. He founded and directed the Centre for Heavy Metals Research at the University of Sydney.

Lindoy's research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, coordination chemistry, macrocyclic ligand design, metal ion and small molecule recognition, and applications in solvent extraction and membrane transport. He has authored or co-authored over 350 publications and patents, including the monograph 'The Chemistry of Macrocyclic Ligand Complexes' published by Cambridge University Press in 1990. His impactful contributions to the field are recognized through numerous honors, such as Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in 2025 for distinguished service to chemical sciences, tertiary education, and leadership; Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) since 1993; Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) since 1991; David Craig Medal and Lecture from the Australian Academy of Science in 2009; Leighton Memorial Medal from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute in 2008; Centenary Medal in 2001; Olle Prize in 1988 and 2001; Burrows Award in 1991; and H.G. Smith Memorial Medal in 1995. Lindoy has served as President of the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering in 1993, chaired Australian Research Council panels, contributed to the Australian Academy of Science Council from 1995 to 1999, edited the Australian Journal of Chemistry, and organized international symposia on macrocyclic and coordination chemistry.

Professional Email: llindoy@mail.usyd.edu.au