COOPER, Prof. Barry J MSc, PhD (Ohio State), GMQ FAIG FGSAust

Born Ivanhoe, Victoria 23 September 1948

Passed away Adelaide, South Australia 13 October 2023

Professor Cooper was one of Australia’s eminent geologists. His contributions to science ranged across the fields of palaeontology, the history of geology, and the promotion of heritage stone. He was a long-standing active member, and held positions of leadership in both national and international organisations representing the Geological Sciences and the History of Geology.

Adjunct Professor of Geology, University of South Australia

President and Secretary-General of the International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO)

Founder and Secretary-General of the Heritage Stone Task Group of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)

Barry was awarded the Bruce Webb Medal in 2019 for his contribution to South Australian geology, and the Tom Vallance Medal in 2021 for his contributions to Earth Sciences History in Australia.

Barry is survived by his loving wife Maggy, sister Christine, sons Alexander, Edward, David and Sebastien,
and grandchildren Harrison, Liam, Eleanor, Patrick, Adriana and Lachlan.