Bruce Edward Hobbs

Bruce Edward Hobbs (born 23 October 1936) is an Australian structural geologist and science administrator. He is a research fellow of the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and adjunct professor, University of Western Australia. He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science in 1991. He was appointed the first Chief Scientist of Western Australia in 2003 but resigned over fundamental differences with the Carpenter Government in 2006. His latter interest has been described as "developing computer applications that simulate mechanical behaviour, fluid flow, heat flow and chemical reactions governing ore body formation. The goal is to produce a predictive modelling capability that enhances our ability to discover new ore bodies."

He completed his secondary schooling at Newcastle Boys High School. He presented his research thesis, Tectonic studies in the Central West of N.S.W. and was awarded his PhD in Science in 1964.

Academic career Hobbs lectured in geology at the University of Sydney first as lecturer (196066) then as senior lecturer (1967).

Awards and honours In 1967, he received the Stillwell Award from the Geological Society of Australia.

On 8 June 2009, he was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for "service to science, particularly in the field of structural geology as a leader in the development of innovative research centres and mineral exploration technologies."

Personal life On 26 August 1960 Hobbs married Robyn Savage. They have two sons and two daughters.