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Emeritus Professor Ellak von Nagy-Felsobuki serves as an Emeritus Professor in Chemistry within the College of Engineering, Science and Environment at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He earned his PhD from La Trobe University for research in photoelectron spectroscopy, a Doctor of Science (DSc) from the same institution for developing theory and computer code on rovibrational states of di-, tri-, and tetra-atomic molecules, a Diploma in Education, and a Bachelor of Science, all from La Trobe University. His research interests encompass theoretical chemistry, focusing on electronic structures of small organic molecules and rovibrational analysis aiding astronomical molecule detection; mass spectrometry, including Van der Waals and metal complexes, gas-phase inorganic molecules, protein phosphorylation, and metal fluxes related to aging diseases; and photoelectron spectroscopy of transient and organometallic gas-phase molecules to elucidate electronic structures for chemical reactivity and biological functions. Key publications include the book 'Ab Initio Variational Calculations of Molecular Vibrational-Rotational Spectra' (1993, co-authored with D.J. Searles), and articles such as 'Trends in MH2n+ ion-quadrupole complexes' (Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 2010), 'Ab initio vibrational spectrum of (2Σ+)He-MgH2+' (Chemical Physics Letters, 2009), and 'Quantification of Phosphorylation Levels of Tyrosine Hydroxylase' (2000).

At the University of Newcastle, he held administrative roles including Assistant Dean (International, 2006-2008), Assistant Dean (Research, 2005), Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Science (1988-1990), and University Grievance Officer (2003-2004). Earlier, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Sydney (1982-1983) and University of Wollongong, and Senior Tutor at the University of Melbourne (1981). He served as Visiting Professor at the Australian National University, Argonne National Laboratories (1993), National Tsing Hua University (1989), and Institute of Molecular Science, Japan (1983-1984). Honors include the Vice-Chancellor's Research Excellence Award, Supervisor of the Year (1999), Vice-Chancellor Area of Research Excellence Award (1990), Fellowship of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, and fellowships from Taiwan and Japan. He supervised 18 research students, secured grants for mass spectrometry instrumentation, and delivered advanced lectures in multiple countries and public talks to lay audiences, contributing significantly to molecular spectroscopy and university research infrastructure.