David Headley Green 1936–2024

A. Lynton Jaques; Gregory M. Yaxley; Simon L. Harley

doi:10.1071/HR25006

David Headley Green 1936–2024

A. Lynton Jaques, Gregory M. Yaxley, Simon L. Harley

School of Geosciences

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David Headley Green AM, FAA, FRS was an outstanding Australian geologist and world leader in experimental petrology and geochemistry. His research, initially at the Australian National University with A. E. Ringwood, and later at the University of Tasmania, shaped our understanding of the composition of the Earth’s mantle and the origin of the wide spectrum of volcanic rocks erupted in different global tectonic settings. David also had a significant impact on Antarctic science through studies of high-grade metamorphic rocks, but more broadly in fostering marine and climate science by championing the establishment at the University of Tasmania of a multidisciplinary research centre (now the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies). His achievements and scientific leadership were recognised with many international and national awards, including membership of the Order of Australia. A considerate and compassionate man, David is also remembered for his interest in and care for others.

Original language	English
Article number	HR25006.
Journal	Historical Records of Australian Science
Volume	36
Issue number	2
Early online date	8 May 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1071/HR25006
Publication status	Published - 10 Dec 2025

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