Valerie May | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1916 Brisbane, Australia |
| Died | 27 June 2017 (aged 101) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | University of Sydney |
| Known for | marine and freshwater algology; algal taxonomy and ecology; toxic algae; water quality |
| Spouse | Ern Jones |
| Awards | Honorary Research Associate Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney in 1987 |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Botany; Phycology; Toxic algae and water quality |
| Institutions | University of Sydney; CSIRO Fisheries Division, Cronulla; National Herbarium of New South Wales |
Valerie May (8 May 1916 – 27 June 2007) was an Australian phycologist, a pioneer and noted expert on toxic algae and water quality, and an interdisciplinary scientist who undertook algal ecology studies in Australia.[1]