Stephen Hopper
Stephen Donald Hopper AC (born 1951) is a Western Australian botanist, specialising in conservation biology and vascular plants. He has written eight books, and has over 200 publications to his name. He was Director of Kings Park in Perth for seven years, and CEO of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority for five. He is currently Foundation Professor of Plant Conservation Biology at The University of Western Australia. In 2006 he was announced as the next Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.[1] This botanist is denoted by the author abbreviation Hopper when citing a botanical name.[2]
Honours
On 1 January 2001, Hopper was awarded the Centenary Medal for his "service to the community".[3] On 11 June 2012, Hopper was named a Companion of the Order of Australia for "eminent service as a global science leader in the field of plant conservation biology, particularly in the delivery of world class research programs contributing to the conservation of endangered species and ecosystems."[4]
Works
with illustrator Philippa Nikulinsky:
- Life on the Rocks. 2008. Fremantle Press ISBN 978-1-921361-28-9
- Soul of the Desert. 2005. Fremantle Press ISBN 978-1-921064-06-7
References
- ↑ "Director - Professor Stephen D. Hopper FLS". Who We Are. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
- ↑ Brummitt, R. K.; C. E. Powell (1992). Authors of Plant Names. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ISBN 1-84246-085-4.
- ↑ "Stephen Donald Hopper". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ↑ "Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia - The Queen's Birthday 2012 Honours Lists". Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia. 11 June 2012. p. 5.
- "About Kew: Director - Professor Stephen D Hopper FLS". Retrieved 2011-09-27.
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