Professor Anton Middelberg

Professor Anton Middelberg was appointed a Director of the SAHMRI Board in October 2026.

Professor Middelberg is Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation at Adelaide University, where he leads the University's research, innovation, commercialisation and industry engagement agenda. He was a member of the executive leadership team responsible for creating Adelaide University through the merger of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia.

Prior to his current role, Professor Middelberg served as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences and Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President (Research) at the University of Adelaide. Earlier appointments included Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and International) and Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) at The University of Queensland, and tenured academic positions at the Universities of Adelaide, Queensland and Cambridge. Professor Middelberg is the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship to UC Berkeley and an ARC Federation Fellowship.

Professor Middelberg holds Bachelor and Doctoral degrees in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering from the University of Adelaide. He is an Elected Fellow of Engineers Australia, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (UK), the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and the US National Academy of Inventors.