Rob Adam

Hon.Prof.
Rob Adam
BSc(Hons) MSc PhD MASSAf FRSSAf MSAIP
Born (1955-09-13) 13 September 1955
South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materUCT, UNISA
Known forWork on systems and institutions of science, technology and innovation.
AwardsSpecial 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
FieldsNuclear physics
InstitutionsDACST, 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.