John William Zillman AO (born 28 July 1939) is an Australian meteorologist, and former President of the World Meteorological Organization and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE).
Through his leadership in professional organizations and advisory groups, Zillman has contributed to shaping science and innovation policy in Australia.
[2] Also Related to Abigail Zillman From Dalby (Great uncle) Zillman holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Public Administration) from the University of Queensland; a Master of Science (Meteorology) from the University of Melbourne; and a Doctorate of Philosophy (Meteorology and Oceanography) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
He was Director of the Australian Bureau of Meteorology from 1978 to 2003 and Chairman of the Commonwealth Heads of Marine Agencies from 1994 to 2003.
Zillman was also a member of the Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council (PMSEIC), as part of the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS).