Dr David Wilson
The University of New South Wales David uses complex mathematical equations to formulate likely explanations for observed trends in HIV epidemics and predict the best public health intervention strategies that should be implemented to reduce new infections and AIDS deaths in the future. He is currently involved in advising HIV stakehiolders in Australia, South Africa…
Read More »Dr Kathy Belov
The University of Sydney Kathy studies immunity, health and disease in our native wildlife such as Tasmanian devils, wallabies, platypuses and koalas. She has found a direct link between loss of genetic diversity and the emergence of a new disease in the devils. Her research is beneficial both to monitoring the health of our antive…
Read More »Dr Pall Thordarson
The University of New South Wales Pall uses nanotechnology inspired by or mimicking biological systems to create new self-assembled materials and devices. These could be then used for drug delivery, biofuel cells or biosensors. His bioelectronics research is aimed at making a better biosensor for medical applications as well as combining waste treatment with renewable…
Read More »Dr Peter Rutledge
The University of Sydney Peter applies the tools of chemistry to tackle important medical and environmental challenges such as developing new antibiotics to combat ‘superbugs’, building improved technologies for detecting and cleaning up toxic pollutants and designing new catalysts. More Chemistry
Read More »Dr Rebecca McKetin
The University of New South Wales Rebecca aims to find out how many people are addicted to the drug ‘ice’ (or methamphetamine), how many of them have mental problems like psychosis or depression, and how many get help. Understanding who is addicted and the types of problems they experience helps in the treatment of drug…
Read More »Professor Bryan Gaensler
The University of Sydney Bryan studies the static and crackle of the radio waves produced by stars and galaxies to study the magnetic fields in interstellar and intergalactic space to determine what role they have played in the evolving universe. He has received eight awards and fellowships including Young Australian of the Year (1999) and…
Read More »Associate Professor Ian Anderson
University of Western Sydney Ian uses DNA fingerprinting, along with other techniques, to describe and understand the biodiversity of soil microbes (particularly fungi). He is interested in how these microorganisms will respond to future climate changeand the role they have in increasing soil carbon storage. His research aims to quantify the influence of CO2 levels…
Read More »Associate Professor Rebecca Ivers
The George Institute for International Health Rebecca studies road traffic injury and ways to reduce its impact, both in Australia and in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. She also conducts studies to evaluate the effectiveness of injury prevention programs. Working as an injury researcher allows her to work across a diverse range of projects…
Read More »Dr Angela Moles
The University of New South Wales Angela’s research aims to understand the different ecological strategies that plants use when they grow in different environments, trying to improve our understanding of the selective processes underlying global patterns in these strategies. Her findings will contribute to improvements in predicting how plant species may changeas a result of…
Read More »Dr Ben McNeil
The University of New South Wales Ben’s research focuses on the absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide by the oceans and the consequences of this increased absorption on the marine ecosystem. He hopes to use his findings to lobby governments here and overseas to develop better greenhouse gas emission and energy policies. More Climate Science Environmental…
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