chief scientist
Noun
Meaning
A title and role in research institutes for a high-ranking scientist
A title and role in technology companies, generally focused on internal research.
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Examples
Chief Scientist John O'Meara revealed what people thought is a UFO flying across the sky was actually the reentry of a rocket booster.
National Cabinet received Chief Scientist Alan Finkel’s review of the nation’s coronavirus contact tracing systems, before reaffirming an aim to reopen the country by Christmas.
“We have already made a number of remarkable discoveries from the Bremer Canyon,” said Dr. Julie Trotter, the Chief Scientist from UWA who led the expedition.
Australia’s Chief Scientist argues cogently for the pursuit of five technologies that his panel believes will put our nation in the best position to reduce greenhouse emissions.
"The many discoveries made on this expedition showcase the importance of deep-sea exploration to developing an understanding of our oceans," said Dr Nicole Raineault, Chief Scientist of the Ocean Exploration Trust.