Rob Adam
Hon.Prof. Rob Adam BSc(Hons) MSc PhD MASSAf FRSSAf MSAIP | |
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| Born | 13 September 1955 South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | UCT, UNISA |
| Known for | Work on systems and institutions of science, technology and innovation. |
| Awards | Special award from the National Science and Technology Forum in recognition of his contribution to science, engineering and technology during his term as Director General. |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Nuclear physics |
| Institutions | DACST, DST, NECSA |
Robert Martin Adam (born 13 September 1955) is the director of the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio-telescope in South Africa. He used to be the chief-executive officer of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA). and Director General of the South African Department of Science and Technology. He has worked as a consultant to the governments of Namibia and Chile, and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa.