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What was Oliphant's role at the Australian National University after World War II?

  • Director of the Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering

  • Professor of Physics

  • Dean of the School of Science

  • Chancellor

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Oliphant was appointed Director of the Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering at the Australian National University after World War II. In this role, he oversaw the development of the ANU's physics research program, which became one of the most prestigious in the world.
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