Dr Clement Canonne
Figuring out what computers and AI can and cannot do, how they are trained on our data (including personal data!) and how this will affect us, is a pressing challenge. We need to understand the fundamental limitations and capabilities of machine learning, develop principled approaches to data privacy, and make sure nobody is left behind…
Read More »Dr Jessica Allen
Dr Jessica Allen is a senior lecturer at the University of Newcastle in Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering. She is also an Australian Research Council fellow with research targeting energy technology development including innovations in sustainable materials for batteries, carbon capture and use, hydrogen energy and zero emission manufacturing for green steel and aluminium. She…
Read More »Associate Professor Caleb Ferguson
Professor Caleb Ferguson RN PhD is Professor of Nursing (Chronic & Complex Care) and Associate Head of School (Research Strategy, Development & Partnership) at the School of Nursing, University of Wollongong. He is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and Academic Director of the Centre for Chronic & Complex Care Research, a collaboration between the University…
Read More »A/Prof Alexander Solntsev
A/Prof Solntsev focuses on two significant challenges in today’s digital world. Firstly, the growing demand for faster and more efficient communication and computing systems, and secondly, the need for more secure data transfer methods. His past and present work centres around the use of light to process and transmit information, as it can be faster,…
Read More »A/Prof Fatemeh Salehi
The world must shift away from fossil fuels to reduce our impact on the planet. We need new engine technologies that increase fuel efficiency, reducing fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and ultimately to switch our engines to use clean fuels. Australia’s fuel security will depend on our ability to harness wind and solar energy…
Read More »Dr Murad Tayebjee
Dr Murad Tayebjee, a senior lecturer and ARC Future Fellow in the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering, was recognised for his work developing more efficient photovoltaic (solar) technology and his extensive public outreach in renewable energy education. Dr Tayebjee is world renowned for his work on ‘spin physics in singlet fission’, which involves…
Read More »Dr Ursula Sansom-Daly
Since 2012, Dr Sansom-Daly has worked as a Clinical Psychologist for Sydney Youth Cancer Service, a leading team in the treatment and clinical care of adolescents and young adults aged 15-25 years with cancer. She is also the Director of the Behavioural Sciences Unit, UNSW Medicine & Health, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney,…
Read More »Dr Stephanie Partridge
Today there are more young people alive than at any other point in history – 1.8 billion. Yet, our modern, digitally reliant societies present unique challenges for young people to consume a healthful, well-balanced diet or engage in sufficient physical activity. Dr Partridge’s research prioritises their right to good health in the digital age. Dr…
Read More »Dr Rose Cairns
Dr Rose Cairns has been awarded AIPS NSW 2023 Young Tall Poppy of the Year! She is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy at The University of Sydney. Dr Cairns is also the Director of Research at the New South Wales Poisons Information Centre. She is a practicing poisons information…
Read More »Dr Jennifer Matthews
Every reef worldwide is losing corals faster than they can naturally replenish. Healthy reefs sustain 7,000+ marine species, provide billions of dollars in economic value, protect coastlines, and are an important source for new medicines. Yet, coral health is rapidly declining due to environmental stressors. Preserving and restoring coral reefs is crucial to maintain the…
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