About Ian Wark
Lived 1899 – 1985 (aged 85). Ian Wark was a chemist.
Sir Ian William Wark (8 May 1899 – 20 April 1985) was an Australian chemist and scientific administrator. He was the recipient of the ANZAAS Medal in 1973. After his death, the Ian Wark Research Institute was established in 1994. This endeavored to support new innovative research methods with other organisations including the CSIRO. The first Director of the Institute was John Ralston , from 1994 to 2015.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Ian Wark's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ian Wark's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ian Wark?
(1899-1985) chemist and scientific administrator
When was Ian Wark born?
Ian Wark was born on 8 May 1899.
When did Ian Wark die?
Ian Wark died on 20 April 1985.
What was Ian Wark's occupation?
Ian Wark was a chemist.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Wark. https://biography.guide/ian-wark/
MLA: "Ian Wark." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-wark/.
Chicago: "Ian Wark." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ian-wark/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:34 UTC