A/Prof Hannah Power
University of Newcastle Research Field: Coastal Science, Marine Science Coast around the world are being impacted by the changing climate and will experience more frequent and severe coastal erosion and flooding events. This means we need to use the best available science to manage our coasts and preserve these unique environments. Hannah’s research aims to…
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UNSW Sydney Research Field: Cancer Immunology, Neuroblastoma Neuroblastoma is one of the deadliest childhood cancers, with poor survival rates despite intensive therapy. Immunotherapy – a treatment that works through the stimulation of a patient’s immune system – has offered real hope for some tumours. However, neuroblastoma can shield itself from current immunotherapies. Dr Vittorio aims…
Read More »Dr Georgia Ward-Fear
Macquarie University Research Field: Conservation Science Australia has some of the most unique species on the planet, yet we have the worst wildlife extinction rate of any country and many species are threatened by the expansion of invasive species. Cane toads, in particular, are causing huge declines in apex predator species across northern Australia. Dr…
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University of Technology Sydney Research Field: Forensic Chemistry, Disaster Response Mass disaster events are increasing worldwide, as evidenced by the recent floods and bushfires in Australia. During these events it is crucial to locate victims, who may be trapped or hidden, quickly and safely. To tackle this challenging task, Dr Ueland is creating new technology…
Read More »Dr Ayesha Tulloch
University of Sydney Research Field: Conservation Science Australia is becoming known for its abysmal conservation record, with hundreds of species declining due to clearing of native vegetation and changes to natural processes. Conservation budgets are limited, so we need targeted management actions that can recover native ecosystems and species. Dr Tulloch tackles this challenge by…
Read More »Dr Yu Heng Lau
University of Sydney Research Field: Synthetic Biology Dr Yu Heng Lau and his team are developing new bio-based carbon capture technologies to help address the challenge of climate change by mimicking the way that marine bacteria convert carbon dioxide into useful products such as biofuels. They are using protein engineering and synthetic biology to design…
Read More »Dr Devika Kamath
Macquarie University Research Field: Astronomy The chemical elements in stars are the very same elements that make up our bodies and everything around us. My research addresses a critical long-standing question in astrophysics: How are chemical elements in the universe synthesised? Using large telescopes around the world and in space, Devika pioneered the hunt for…
Read More »Dr Hamish Clarke
University of Wollongong Research Field: Bushfire, Climate Change Bushfires are a part of life. Not just in Australia, but all over the world. If we’re going to live with fire, we’d better get to know it. Dr Clarke studies bushfire risk; the chance of something bad happening due to fire. He examines prescribed burning effects…
Read More »Dr Tegan Cheng
University of Sydney Research Field: Biomedical Engineering Children with bone, muscle and nerve conditions need specially made devices because they are smaller than adults and are still growing. However, child-specific devices are not always available, so doctors and clinicians have to either use nothing, make do or modify adult devices. Tegan’s research focuses on developing…
Read More »Dr Marissa Betts
University of New England Research Field: Palaeontology The early Cambrian Period captures the first major radiation of complex animal life. Developing and refining the geological timescale is an ongoing endeavour, and the Cambrian remains one of the last systems in the timescale to have all boundaries ratified. Dr Betts’ research follows the overarching theme of…
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