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IMPACT
THE MAGAZINE OF THE AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
ATSE.ORG.AU NUMBER 210 | 2020
Earth, wind
and fire
Climate change and
human adaptation
Contents
ATSE Awards 2020
32
Innovation &
tory
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Cover photo by Jack
on pa ge 1 Bassingthwaighte / Unsplash
PUBLISHER
Australian Academy of
Excellence Awards
Technology & Engineering
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FEATURES
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10 New Fellows Welcome and
Mark Sullivan Professor Michelle Colgrave EMAIL Annual Academy Oration
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CLUNIES ROSS AWARD ICM AGRIFOOD AWARD
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR CEO
18 Innovation and Excellence
Kylie Walker — ATSE Awards 2020 winners
EDITOR
22 Rising sea levels
44
Benjamin Hickey
By Professor John Church FTSE FAA
DESIGN
Elizabeth Geddes
24 The road to decarbonisation
Dr Alison Todd FTSE ISSN By Francesca Ferrazza FTSE
& Dr Elisa Mokany Dr Greg Falzon 1326-8708 (print) REGULARS
CLUNIES ROSS AWARD ICM AGRIFOOD AWARD 2207-8223 (electronic) 26 Agriculture in a changing world
INNOVATION 4 From the President’s desk
PRINT POST Professor Neena Mitter FTSE
Publication number and Dr Alice Haywood
100007367 5 Welcome from the CEO
COPYRIGHT 30 Surviving bushfires and beyond 6 Policy
© Australian Academy of will depend on our engineers
Dr Grant Douglas Charmaine Hee Technology & Engineering By Dr Marlene Kanga AM FTSE 12 Academy submissions
CLUNIES ROSS AWARD EZIO RIZZARDO POLYMER
DOWNLOAD AS A PDF
KNOWLEDGE COMMERCIALISATION SCHOLARSHIP 16 Academy news
atse.org.au 32 Fire, floods and ice
By Dr Katherine Woodthorpe AO FTSE
52 Women in STEM
and Adjunct Professor Tony Press
The Academy acknowledges
the Traditional Owners of the land
56 STEM education
on which we meet and work.
38 Stopping the sixth mass extinction
We pay our respects to Elders, By Julian Cribb FTSE 58 Honours
Associate Professor Dr Gang Li past, present and emerging.
Pauline Pounds DAVID & VALERIE SOLOMON 40 Ammonia Australia’s next massive 60 Movers & shakers
BATTERHAM MEDAL AWARD energy export
FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE 63 Obituaries
By Professor Douglas MacFarlane FTSE
70 What we’re reading
44 Knowing volcanoes
By Professor Jocelyn McPhie FTSE
Printed on ecoStar+
Made with 100% recycled
post-consumer waste.
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Australian Academy of Technology & Engineering
FROM THE WELCOME FROM
PRESIDENT’S DESK THE CEO
The best of times and the worst of times.
How technology can lead us through crisis into an age of wisdom
From a technologist’s perspective it is “the best of
times and the worst of times”. As at the time of the
French revolution Dickens was referencing, the past Kylie Walker
six months have seen our world turned upside down. Chief Executive Officer
Climate change and devastating pandemics are As an Academy of technological scientists This year has so far been one of change and challenge:
no longer theoretical future possibilities but active and engineers, we are boldly indicating the environmental, social, and economic upheaval have
realities, witnessed by Australia’s bushfires this way forward with pandemic-specific pointers
summer and the COVID-19 pandemic. for Australia’s technology economy, state-of- prompted many to think about what’s worth keeping,
play assessments of the STEM workforce, and and what needs to evolve.
Responsible leaders around the globe are longer-term roadmaps to lead the way beyond
recognising science and technology as essential the pandemic. Our recent report on technology
to enabling a modern society to function. readiness in the health system came out just as It’s a privilege to step in as CEO of the Academy Those discussions have informed updates to
Technologists are in unprecedented demand as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. of Technology and Engineering at a time when ATSE’s operations and governance, and been
the world comprehends that technology solutions the expertise and experience of our Fellows directed at informing ATSE’s strategic goals
are vital to our future wellbeing, both in terms of The ATSE report pointed out that we have the has so much to offer through supporting through until 2025. While the strategy is still in
climate change and managing our health system technological solutions (health data technologies, evidence-informed decision and policy making formation, there’s already emerging a strong
— as well as maintaining economic, educational diagnostic technologies including wearables, to strengthen Australia’s economic, social and will to continue to recognise and celebrate
and social activity. and ‘omic’ technologies) to address many of the environmental resilience and build the potential excellence, to lend expertise to leading bold
challenges of COVID-19. However, our state of for our nation to flourish into the future. discussions on issues of importance to
At the same time, there is a cohort of people who adoption was behind the technology available Australia, and to nurture the nation’s future
find science and technology frightening and and there has been much scrambling to catch up. COVID-19 has presented challenges as well as great engineers, applied scientists, and
threatening. These people are unable to adjust For example, something as routine and simple as opportunities: ATSE and many of our Fellows technology experts.
to the new reality and so choose to ignore it. telehealth consultations were not widely available have been and continue to contribute materially
They are being left behind, but that does not until the pandemic hit us. to the crisis response, as well as to planning I’m looking forward to meeting many more
stop them from trying to drag the rest of us back for a post-pandemic recovery. We’ve been Fellows and partners in person when restrictions
with them. One example is protests about 5G In some sense, climate change is similar. We have informing decisions and thinking around the permit, and to working with Fellows, forums,
mobile technology based on the false claims it is technology solutions to mitigate the impact STEM workforce, advanced manufacturing, the Board, Assembly, divisions and staff, to
dangerous and causes COVID-19. of climate change, yet we have not created technology-supported healthcare delivery, access build our capacity to provide timely expert
the conditions to adopt them. Hopefully, the to education, and more. advice to national leadership, to nurture
apocalyptic summer we experienced may act as an outstanding and diverse engineering,
a trigger in the same way as the pandemic did Meanwhile, secretariat staff have proved applied science, and technology workforce
for the health system. The Academy has again incredibly resilient through times of multi-faceted of the future, and to celebrate outstanding
been leading the way in identifying these change, as we transition to being located across achievement in applied science, technology
technological solutions. two cities (Melbourne and Canberra); work to and engineering.
stage important events like our annual Awards
For example, ATSE’s 2018 position statement on celebration online; recruit for greater capacity to
climate change identified many opportunities. research, report, inform and influence national
We are preparing to update this position Kylie Walker
leaders on issues of technology, applied science
CEO
statement as the pace of climate change and engineering; and introduce new systems
quickens. We have also sought to declutter the to improve transparency, engagement and Kylie Walker is the CEO of
the Australian Academy of
political narrative by writing an ‘explainer’ to risk management. Technology and Engineering.
enable people to form their own judgement on Formerly CEO of peak body
Professor Hugh Bradlow Despite the restrictions of lock-down I’ve had the
whether Australia is meeting its responsibilities Science & Technology Australia,
FTSE pleasure of meeting and hearing from a great
in terms of emissions reduction. she is Chair of the Australian
Hugh Bradlow is the President many Fellows over the last few months. As well National Commission for
of the Australian Academy of Returning to Dickens, I remain optimistic that we as representing a Fellowship of esteemed and UNESCO, a visiting Fellow at the
Technology and Engineering. are entering “the age of wisdom” — Australia’s Australian National Centre for
accomplished applied scientists, technologists
You can read his reflections the Public Awareness of Science
on the big issues facing Australia response to COVID-19 has proven we are a and engineers, it’s clear to me that ATSE also
and was included the Australian
on our website. rational, ordered society that accepts the rule of represents a strong community of engaged Financial Review’s 100 Women of
law and the wisdom of science. It is time for us to and proactive individuals who are committed Influence list for 2019 for her work
move beyond the climate change deniers (or flat to building a strong and lasting legacy for the to improve equity, diversity and
atse.org.au earthers or anti-vaxxers or whatever guise they Academy and for Australia. inclusion in STEM.
come in) and embrace and apply science and
technology to create a more sustainable future.
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HEALTH
TECHNOLOGY READINESS
POLICY
POLICY
A roadmap for the future Government has a responsibility to ensure
that there is support for, and a clear path to
ATSE’s analysis shows this vision is achievable by develop, timely, cost-effective and commercially
2030 through increased support for work that’s successful products from initial research
already underway, and by accelerating work in outcomes.
critical, foundational technology. Governments
and industry are already working on these Our recommendations
complex and sensitive issues, and through
targeted action can maximise health outcomes ATSE made the following pragmatic
and economic opportunities for Australia. recommendations, grouped under four key issues
to help policy-makers, industry and researchers
A new
As individuals, Australians are prepared for a accelerate positive change and use technology
technology-supported transition. In fact, we to revolutionise Australian healthcare over the
expect it, although we have concerns about coming decade.
cybersecurity and ethics. There’s still debate
We encourage government, funding agencies, the
over the appropriate regulatory structures for
prescription
healthcare sector, and the research community
this transition, but our technology is world-class
to use these recommendations to plan for the
and heading in the right direction.
needs and expectations of diverse Australian
Some new technologies will need fit for purpose communities, and to work towards an effective
regulation and market access pathways. Greater and equitable, prevention-focused future
preparation is required in our infrastructure, healthcare system.
workforce skills, and economic and commercial
environment, while continuing to ensure equity
P R E PA R I N G FO R A H E A LT H C A R E T R A N S FO R M AT I O N in our health system.
1. Transition to interoperable electronic A new
The most critical priority is the digitisation of health records prescription
health records;an issue that was highlighted All healthcare providers must switch to
Australia needs a new prescription examined the healthcare sector’s readiness to
P R E PA R I N G F O R A H E A LT H C A R E T R A N S F O R M AT I O N
by the majority of stakeholders and underpins electronic records as soon as possible. Social
develop, adapt and adopt technologies that
for healthcare; specifically, a focus the technology solutions identified by ATSE. licence for this move will fundamentally
will underpin this shift over the next ten years.
on prevention and wellness, enabled Without a shift to electronic records, the depend on well-communicated privacy and
In developing a report A New Prescription: fragmented healthcare system will not cope cybersecurity frameworks.
by technology. While the healthcare with increased volumes of data and the
preparing for a healthcare transformation
system has delivered increased life — we drew on the expertise of key stakeholders emergence of digital technologies, nor with 2. Improve equity of access to
expectancies and improved quality of from the nation’s healthcare sector. the increasing personalisation of healthcare. healthcare through technology
life for several decades, these successes Integrated care will be unachievable without Use of telehealth and AI-enabled devices must
Discussions with experts in healthcare research increase to support equitable outcomes for
Sue MacLeman have also thrown up new challenges. and delivery reveal a consistent and common electronic health records, which are essential
FTSE for efficient, accurate, timely and patient- people living with disadvantage, to improve
ATSE completed a major project on technology theme: we must use technology to support a shift access and reduce financial burden.
Sue MacLeman is a in focus to a patient-centred, outcomes-focused, centred care.
pharmaceutical, biotechnology and readiness in the healthcare system in 2019/20,
before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s value-based system. 3. Support the existing and future
medical technology executive who Embracing new technologies will also be vital in
has held senior roles in corporate, a testament to the work of ATSE’s Fellows and A roadmap for essential change emerged. In the ensuring that the benefits of a wellness system healthcare workforce in the transition A New Prescription — preparing
medical, commercial and business project team that the recommendations are as decade to 2030, data and digital technologies are available in regional areas, in Aboriginal Existing and new members of the national for a healthcare transformation
development. She is the Chair and valid, if not more so, today, as we tackle the issues was published in April 2020.
will enable a transition from paper files to secure and Torres Strait Islander communities, and to healthcare workforce must be supported and
Non-Executive Director of MTP
thrown up by the pandemic at the front line of electronic health records; from fax machines disadvantaged people in urban communities. empowered to retrain, adapt and develop skills
Connect, a not-for-profit that aims
to accelerate the growth of the healthcare, in industry and at home. to universally accessible health information to use new digital technologies.
health sector in Australia. She co- Barriers to equitable outcomes include distance, MORE
Healthcare in Australia is under strain, and platforms; and from fragmented information
chaired the steering committee for communication difficulties, financial resources, 4. Provide targeted support for a
nowhere is this more obvious than in the poor to big data that can be mined and analysed to IMPACT
this project. education levels, accessibility, and shortages of
outcomes associated with chronic illnesses such accurately map, monitor and predict population thriving health technology sector The report gained considerable
health trends. healthcare workers. Mobile and telehealth services media coverage
as obesity, mental illness and cardiovascular Government must support investment in
can easily and inexpensively help Australians
disease. The rising burden of chronic conditions is improving pathways to commercialisation for
Technology will integrate patient histories, overcome these obstacles and access the best WEBINAR
one of several critical challenges the healthcare Australian-developed medical technology. Held with attendees from
with an individual’s electronic health records available care in a timely way.
sector will face in the coming decade. around the world.A recording
functioning as a shared resource between is available online
themselves and their general practitioner, Empowering the workforce to maximise
Other challenges include changes in consumer the benefits from new healthcare, data
behaviour and expectations, incompatible record- hospital, specialist, pharmacist and other These recommendations are intended as WATCH
healthcare professionals. and communications technologies will guidelines for government, funding agencies, the A video accompanying the
keeping systems, poor communication between result in increased efficiency, better clinical healthcare sector and the research community report can be viewed online
healthcare professionals, inequity in access to decision-making and improved outcomes.
Precision medicine will become more common, to meet the needs and expectations of diverse
care and unsustainable funding models. The workforce must be supported in its transition READ
with prevention and treatment strategies Australian communities, and to build practical
to a focus on prevention and wellness, particularly Read the full report online
To effectively tackle these challenges the targeted to individuals. Genetic testing and research agendas to address questions about
Professor Simon Foote sector must undergo a step change, embrace screening for preventable disease will also developing skills to adapt to a technology- our future healthcare system.
FTSE FAA become an affordable option. Healthcare will driven workplace. atse.org.au/healthtech
technology, and shift its focus to prevention
Simon Foote is a leading geneticist and wellness, radically moving from reactive to become integrated through technology, with This report provides an opportunity to plan for the
and the Director of the John Curtin smart devices, mobile health and telehealth Finally, the research sector needs a boost future of healthcare in Australia, using technology
School of Medical Research at ANU.
preventative strategies. to provide the healthcare system with the
— all linked through a digital health record — to support our health and wellness.
He works widely within the medical tools it needs and to ensure a robust return
research community on scientific Are we technology ready? enabling a holistic picture of a person’s health.
on investment. Despite generous government Australia is a global leader in health, but it is
advisory boards of charitable
organisations and research Drawing on its experience as a Learned Academy Technological solutions to the problems of support, Australia’s position as a world leader critical that we continue to identify what we want
institutes. He co-chaired the of independent, non-political experts dedicated distance and mobility will enable affordable in health technology research is at odds with for our society, what action government and the
steering committee for this project. to helping Australians understand and use healthcare access for more Australians, when its poorer translation and commercialisation healthcare sector need to take, and how this will
technology to solve complex problems, ATSE has and where we need it. record, indicating a system failure. translate to a healthcare sector of the future.
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POLICY
Academies join forces to launch Pandemic to impact Australian Pandemic threatens hard-won
COVID-19 expert database research workforce gains by women in STEM
Australia’s learned academies came together The Academy led a research report detailing A RRIF report ATSE co-led with Science &
to launch a searchable database of leading how a dramatic drop in international student Technology Australia found that hard-won
experts to help tackle COVID-19. The COVID-19 fees and business research spending will gains for women’s advancement in the
Expert Database allows governments, significantly impact the sector 2020 and science, technology, engineering and maths
researchers, businesses and others to easily beyond. (STEM) workforce are now at risk of a major
access the expertise they need across a wide setback due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
range of fields. It projected university job losses of up to
21,000 full time equivalent positions over the Even before the pandemic hit, women were
“With events developing rapidly, it’s vital next six months, of which an estimated 7,000 under-represented in STEM. Early evidence
that decision-makers have access to could be research-related academic staff. from during the shutdown suggests women
targeted, evidence-based advice” said in the STEM sector have suffered even greater
our CEO Kylie Walker. Research interruptions along with travel and job losses than men.
visa restrictions suggest that more than
“We all need to pool our knowledge and 9,000 international research students will not It also points to women carrying a greater
skills to help humanity address and recover resume their research in 2020, according to share of responsibilities for caring and
from this crisis. If you’re an expert who can the report’s authors. distance learning duties during isolation.
contribute, we urge you to register on this
Responding to
database.” They are concerned that women, early- The research report was requested by the
career researchers and recent graduates Minister for Industry, Science and Technology,
The database aims to provide access to will disproportionately experience negative the Hon Karen Andrews MP.
expert insights into the COVID-19 pandemic impacts.
the coronavirus and its scientific, health, social, cultural and Academy Fellow and lead author Professor
economic implications. ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said industry sectors Emma Johnston AO FTSE, Dean of Science at
may experience a reduced capacity to UNSW Sydney, said the peer-reviewed report
Australia’s Chief Scientist and former innovate given that universities perform confirms an urgent need for STEM employers
ATSE President Dr Alan Finkel AO FTSE FAA approximately 43% of all applied research to closely monitor and mitigate the gender
championed the initiative. Users of the public in Australia. impact of the pandemic on jobs and careers
database will be able to search for credible — or the hard work over many years to
expertise in science, technology, engineering, “A decline in innovation may limit economic recruit and retain more women in STEM
mathematics, health, humanities, arts, growth by slowing the development of new could be undone.
and social science. technology, skills, and efficiency gains
In tumultuous times when uncertainty in service and production processes,” “The challenges are likely to be most acute
is rife, independent expertise is more Using tech to get through the Investing in a post-pandemic “This is a complex issue affecting all facets of Ms Walker said. for women in STEM with children under 12,”
important than ever. COVID-19 poses pandemic tech boom society, so it’s important that our response is Professor Johnston said.
unprecedented economic and societal an interdisciplinary one,” Ms Walker said. The report also found:
challenges that call for innovative, Technology has empowered humanity to What will our post-COVID economy look like? • Income to universities, medical research “The combination of juggling working from
track, identify and fight the coronavirus, This crisis could be an opportunity to lay the institutes, publicly funded research home while supervising distance learning for
evidence-based solutions.
and keep our communities, businesses and foundations of a future “tech boom” that agencies, CRCs, and the industrial sector children has made women’s well documented
The Australian Academy of Technology educational facilities operating despite could help Australia flourish. Informing the decision makers are suffering from the loss of foreign ‘double burden’ even greater again.”
and Engineering is spearheading a new constraints. students and a sharp decline in business
We published a fact sheet recommending The Rapid Research Information Forum (RRIF) ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said diversity in the
range of initiatives to respond to the is a group of 35 leading research sector research spending and philanthropy
The Academy published a fact-sheet a number of technology investments workforce is integral to higher quality and
immediate impacts of the crisis and organisations working to inform Australia’s • These impacts are greater than during the more resilient STEM research and application.
explaining technologies that are helping critical to ensuring a more economically
identify longer-term opportunities. society: and environmentally sustainable future. response COVID-19 with swift, evidence- 2008 global financial crisis and are being
based advice. observed internationally “The diverse perspectives that women bring
We’re also collaborating with other • identify outbreaks, track the disease Our particular focus was on advanced
• To try and make ends meet as budgets to the STEM sector enable and drive better
and minimise transmission manufacturing and agribusiness, clean
experts and decision-makers in Convened by Dr Alan Finkel AO FTSE FAA, the
contract, universities are reducing the outcomes for scientific and technology-
energy, integrated digital healthcare, and
Australia and around the world to help • get the facts straight Forum’s operations, are led by the Australian based industries,” Ms Walker said.
advanced data collection and analytics. number of casual teachers and increasing
ensure a healthier, more prosperous, Academy of Science.
• create a vaccine the teaching loads of permanent staff,
sustainable future for all — whatever We recommended these investments include: further limiting their research capacity.
• support businesses to function RRIF provides governments with
the pandemic may bring. • mechanisms for retraining at a time of high multidisciplinary expertise to address
• stay social and connected.
unemployment pressing questions as they emerge. It also
It also looked at lessons for the future, • gender equity targets to unlock our informs the Chief Scientist’s collaboration
like the urgent need for interoperable workforce’s full potential with other national chief scientific advisers,
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health records, further workforce training and demonstrates the critical value of
• measures to ensure vulnerable people are
READ and new infrastructure. research and innovation in driving societal
not further marginalised.
We have a dedicated COVID-19 section and economic progress.
on our website This will also create genuine employment
The Australian Academy of Technology and
opportunities for people with disability, those
atse.org.au/responding-to-COVID-19 Engineering is a member organisation of RRIF,
living in rural and remote areas, and others
and has led several of its reports.
who traditionally have found it difficult to
train for and gain meaningful work.
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ACADEMY NEWS
NEW FELLOWS
New Fellows Welcome 23
& Annual Academy Oration 22 24
2019 Annual Academy Oration
Delivered by Professor Margaret
Sheil AO FTSE, Vice-Chancellor 21
& President QUT 18
20
Friday 29 November 2019, Melbourne 19
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17
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We welcomed our newest cohort of Fellows at a dazzling gala event in Melbourne. Twelve of the 25 new
Fellows are women — the highest proportion ever and almost matching the Academy’s 2025 target 13
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of electing at least 50 per cent women. We also welcomed a Foreign Fellow, an Honorary Fellow and
a Fellow elected directly by the Board. Meet these extraordinary leaders at atse.org.au/newfellows
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1 Professor Neena Mitter FTSE 9 Dr Surinder Pal Singh 17 Dr Helen Cleugh FTSE ABSENT FROM PHOTO 10
Ag nano innovator FTSE FAA Atmospheric scientist Dr Lynn Booth FTSE
Director, Centre for Plant oil researcher Director, Climate Science Defence technologist 11
Horticultural Science, Chief Research Scientist, Centre, CSIRO Chief, Joint and Operations
QAAFI, The University of Agriculture & Food, CSIRO Analysis Division Defence
Queensland, QLD 18 Dr Andy Sheppard FTSE Science and Technology 9
FOREIGN FELLOW Invasive organisms scientist Group
2 Romilly Madew AO FTSE 10 Francesca Ferrazza FTSE Research Director, Managing
Sustainable infrastructure Photovoltaics & renewables Invasive Species and 7
Dr Martin Cole FTSE
pioneer researcher Diseases, CSIRO Agribusiness &
Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice-President 8
food security leader
Infrastructure Australia, NSW Decarbonization & 19 Professor Jan Tennent FTSE Deputy Director, Agriculture
Environmental R&D, Eni, Italy Biomedical research leader and Food, CSIRO
3 Professor Sandra Kentish CEO, Biomedical Research
FTSE 11 Dr Alison Todd FTSE Victoria William Cox FTSE 6
Polymer research industry Molecular inventor 20 Infrastructure engineer
pioneer Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Distinguished Professor 5
& business leader
Head, School of Chemical Officer, SpeeDx Pty Ltd Adrian Mouritz FTSE Global CEO Aurecon
and Biomedical Engineering, Materials engineer 4
The University of Melbourne 12 Professor Chien Ming Wang Executive Dean of Professor Melinda
FTSE Engineering, RMIT Hodkiewicz FTSE
4 Dr Douglas Bock FTSE Structural mechanics engineer Asset management
Radio telescope engineer Transport and Main Roads 21 Professor David Lloyd FTSE thought leader
Director, CSIRO Astronomy Chair in Civil Engineering, Tertiary education champion Professor, The University of 2 3
and Space Science, CSIRO University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor and Western Australia
President, University of
5 Professor Emma Johnston 13 Zoe Yujnovich FTSE South Australia BOARD-ELECTED FELLOW
AO FTSE Energy sector executive Dr Andrew Thomas AO FTSE
Marine scientist Chair/Executive Vice- 22 Professor Nicolas Former NASA astronaut
Dean, UNSW Sydney President, Shell Australia Voelcker FTSE
Nano-materials scientist HONORARY FELLOW
6 Dr Gunilla Burrowes FTSE 14 Associate Professor Elaine Professor in Pharmaceutical The Hon John Anderson
Electrical engineer & gender Saunders FTSE Sciences, Monash University AO FTSE
equity advocate Engineer, audiologist 1
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Chair, Eighteen04 Inc & inventor 23 Associate Professor Chair of the Crawford Fund
Former Executive Chair, Matthew Hill
7 Anthony Wood AM FTSE Blamey Saunders Hears 2019 David and Valerie
Energy policy advisor Solomon Award Winner
Energy Program Director, 15 Professor Ranjith Pathegama Principal Research Scientist,
Grattan Institute, VIC Gamage FTSE CSIRO Manufacturing
Resource recovery innovator
24 Dr David Cook AO FTSE MORE
8 Professor Saeid Nahavandi Professor in Geomechanics
FTSE Engineering, Monash University Chair of the Academy LISTEN
Intelligent systems researcher Membership Committee The 2019 Annual Academy
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Defence 16 Professor Huanting Wang Oration delivered by Professor
Technologies) Deakin FTSE Margaret Sheil AO FTSE is
University Advanced membranes available via our website
inventor
Professor in Chemical atse.org.au
Engineering, Monash
University
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POLICY
Inquiry into Australia’s Waste Submission to the NSW
Management and Recycling Department of Premier &
Industries Cabinet Accelerating R&D
May 2020 in NSW
Consumers, manufacturers and the waste December 2019
sector need to work together to reduce ATSE recommends further funding and
waste through business models such as coordinated support for the scale-up phase
product as service, sharing platforms of the research translation ecosystem. This
and product life extension. could include a Business Development Fund;
a Catapult Program to provide seed funding
We encourage the manufacture of products and for NSW small and medium enterprises
designed with disassembly in mind from the (SMEs) to get access to aspects of large
outset, enabling industry to repair, repurpose government contracts. It could also include
and remanufacture them and recover founders’ fellowships for academics, small
valuable materials from them as they r business and entrepreneurs.
each end-of-life.
The NSW Government could encourage
Smart waste management systems for start-up and scale-up companies to
collection, disassembly, material recovery
Submissions from
establish in regional areas by instigating
and processing should be encouraged an industry attraction fund, building
to reduce waste. Advanced technologies ecosystems for growth and strengthening
could assist in minimising the effects of local infrastructure.
the Academy
contamination of waste streams and
maximising the values of recovered goods. There should also be more coordination
between the NSW Government, industry and
ATSE recommends advanced resource universities and a science-based strategic
recovery solutions that use technologies to initiative to address water R&D.
recover valuable materials for manufacturing
as well as energy to produce electricity, heat,
gas and fuels from waste.
Australian Government’s South Australian Productivity NSW Government — 20 Year Federal Government — A New
Technology Investment Commission — Research and Waste Strategy Issues Paper Prescription: Preparing for
Roadmap Discussion Paper Development Commission May 2020 Healthcare Transformation Submission to the NSW
June 2020 Issues Paper April 2020
Education Standards Authority
ATSE is currently investigating the readiness
June 2020 of the Australian waste management and Submission to NSW Legislative NSW Curriculum Review —
Through the use of clean energy technologies In order to support Australia’s healthcare
ATSE’s Energy Forum believes Australia’s resource recovery sector to adapt, adopt, or sector through digital transformation, Assembly Committee on Interim Report
South Australian industries, institutions and
emissions could fall by two-thirds by 2035. government should focus their R&D spending develop technologies to meet key challenges all healthcare providers should switch to Environment and Planning December 2019
on information and communications it will face in the decade to 2030. electronic records as soon as possible. Inquiry into the Professional ‘Learning through doing’ should be
Renewable energy already comprises 20 per
cent of Australia’s total electricity generation
technology, space, renewable energy This includes transition to waste as a
Social acceptance of electronic health Engineers Registration Bill advocated in the school curriculum as
generation and storage, mining, agriculture records will depend on well-communicated
and renewable energy is becoming cheaper. resource, domestic capacity to process exemplified in ATSE’s well-established
and marine bio resources, and natural privacy and cybersecurity frameworks. January 2020
core waste, and emerging waste streams. STELR in-school science support program.
Technology also now exists to scale up resource management. Building trust in professional engineering ATSE supports balancing knowledge and
Increased use of telehealth and AI-enabled
production and introduce mechanisms to The Academy supports the application services is essential and therefore ATSE application (skills) throughout the curriculum.
The South Australian Government should devices will support equitable outcomes for
ensure the reliability of supply. of innovation and ‘waste-tech’ to improve supported the Bill put forward by the
also increase R&D investment in the state people living with disadvantage, including
collection and sorting systems and the Committee. The Academy supports the concept of a
by encouraging the Federal Government to home tele-monitoring and tele-rehabilitation
The next step is to continue to develop and development of technology-supported major project in secondary years (which
broaden and enhance its R&D Tax Incentive and wearable, monitors, apps and secure It is important that professions are regulated
adopt storage solutions that increase our waste infrastructure to ensure adaptability is already compulsory in South Australia),
Scheme. Tax concessions for companies prescription transmission. from outside of the industry.
ability to rely on renewable energy. and sustainability of the sector. and of undertaking a review of ATAR and
with high growth and/or a high level of R&D alternative university entrance methods.
investment should be encouraged to set up The existing and future healthcare workforce The Academy believes that any new
To become a world-leader in renewable We encouraged NSW to leverage the
in the state and provide financial and in-kind needs support during the transition. Skills legislation should only cover professional
energy, ATSE has recommended six understanding of waste generation and To reverse the downward trends in students’
support for CRC bids that plan to base their need to be adapted and developed in line engineers. ATSE argues that engineering
crucial actions: movement, to identify opportunities for participation and performance in STEM
headquarters in South Australia. with the requirements and benefits of new technicians and technologists who are
• scaling up infrastructure to support jobs, infrastructure and investment. subjects from primary school, the curriculum
digital technologies. supervised by a professional engineer and
greater use of solar and wind power should mandate increased in-service
other professions working in the building professional development for teachers in
• a rapid transition to electric heating The research translation sector needs a
industry, such as architects and land science, mathematics, digital technologies
and transport boost to provide the healthcare system
surveyors, are already covered by their and design and technology.
with its future tools, and we need to look
• developing a hydrogen energy economy own state registration schemes.
to the global market.
The NSW Government should recruit more
• further R&D and demonstration in ATSE is pleased to see that these bachelors graduates into teacher education
technologies that will support industry recommendations were accepted by the programs for all STEM subjects, possibly
to reduce emissions Committee, and that the Act was passed though NSW government scholarships.
• skills development on 3 June 2020, introducing a requirement for
• scanning and, where appropriate, adopting professional engineers to be registered
new technologies developed overseas. to practice without supervision.
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POLICY
Deep concerns about
Submission to the NSW Rural and Regional Affairs and
Productivity Commission — Transport References Senate maths and science decline
Kick-Starting the Productivity Committee Inquiry into the The Academy expressed concern about
Australian students’ record low results in
Conversation Importance of a Viable, Safe, reading, maths and science in the Programme
Sustainable and Efficient Road
Focus on cyber resilience,
November 2019 for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Reliable, sustainable and productive use of
Transport Industry report released in December 2019. ATSE is
particularly concerned that the results for
water and energy, accompanied by a public November 2019
Academy tells home affairs
maths and science skills are at their lowest
information and education campaign, is an A shift towards low emission transport level since the survey began.
integral part of increasing productivity. options will ensure a viable, safe, sustainable
and efficient road transport industry in “As we transition to an increasingly digital
This would also include reformation of market future, our children will need science,
institutions to ensure an efficient transition rural and regional areas. .
technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Complete cyber security cannot be achieved and Australia must focus
to a system that accommodates a high This can be achieved through a national skills more than any previous generation,” said
penetration of renewable energy sources. target and regulatory mechanism to drive Academy President Professor Hugh Bradlow on achieving cyber resilience: the ability to continue operating in the
the uptake of low emission vehicles (LEV). FTSE. “If we don’t take urgent action to support face of a cyber attack.
An independent body could be developed to STEM in schools our kids will be left behind.”
ensure a systematic approach to integrated Public and private corporations could also
water management and planning. The role be incentivised to use LEVs as fleet vehicles A 2013 report from the Australian Council of That’s part of the advice the Academy provided
of water recycling could also be expanded to and imported cars should meet stringent Learned Academies (ACOLA) studied PISA the Department of Home Affairs’ “Australia’s 2020 Australia will need
emissions standards.
improve its efficiency. results and found that science, universal Cyber Security Strategy — A call for views”. to maintain the
learning and economic prosperity are all highest of cyber
Electricity asset utilisation and demand A framework is needed to regulate new
linked in a single interdependent system. The ATSE Fellow Dr Jacqueline Craig FTSE, a former
management would also improve efficiency transport technologies. This can be done
Academy maintains that the more rigorously Chief of the Cyber Electronic Warfare Division of security standards
by introducing flexible legislative and
and lead to lower electricity prices through
regulatory frameworks to keep pace with
a teacher is trained specifically in STEM the Defence Science and Technology group, said including the
investment certainty. Reliability standards education, the more they can nurture and
for electricity supplies would also improve global technology. The Council of Australian empower the STEM workforce of the future.
the increased dependence on connected systems development of a
put Australia at higher risk of cyber threats.
productivity. Governments should set nationally top-class professional
consistent standards and regulations
to facilitate the uptake of productivity-
“We need to support schools to ensure that “Australia must develop strong cyber security workforce and a
all science and maths teachers are experts in systems and measures by playing a leading role
enhancing technology. science and maths,” said Academy Education in the development of cyber technology and its
comprehensive
Forum Chair Professor Peter Lee FTSE. “Out-of- application in business, industry, government education program
field teaching isn’t fair to our kids, and it’s not and society. Cyber security must be positioned for its citizens.
Australia’s 2020 Cyber Security fair to the teachers either.” as an enabler for our digital future.
Strategy — A Call for Views
Inquiry into Growing Australian “The Academy believes that complete cyber
November 2019
Agriculture to $100 Billion by Higher-ed reform will security cannot be achieved, and Australia must
MORE
focus on achieving cyber resilience, which is the
The Federal Government should seek to
establish national cyber security standards
2030 have longlasting impacts ability to continue operating in the face of a READ
developed by knowledgeable bodies and October 2019 The proposed Job-ready Graduates Package cyber attack. Read the full report online.
technical experts. is the most significant change to Australia’s
The immediate development of national tertiary education system in over a decade, “That involves understanding critical atse.org.au
Regulations regarding the liability of strategies covering climate change in and will impact current and future generations. dependencies and system vulnerabilities that are
providers of cyber goods and services agriculture, drought, water and energy and ATSE CEO Kylie Walker said that ATSE has key to achieving cyber resilience,” Dr Craig said.
for data security and privacy would also emissions are needed to grow Australian long advocated for incentives to encourage
agriculture by $100 billion by 2030. domestic students to choose fields of Dr Craig said: “As a trusted global cyber nation
contribute to improved cyber security.
education that lead to jobs of national priority, Australia will need to maintain the highest of cyber
The 2020 Cybersecurity Strategy should ATSE joined the National Committee such as in STEM. security standards including the development of
have a more proactive rather than reactive for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of a top-class professional cyber security workforce
approach, with a view for managing future the Australian Academy of Science in “ATSE is committed to enhancing technology and a comprehensive education program for
and emerging vulnerabilities and threats calling for the immediate development and engineering career paths, supporting a its citizens.
associated with emerging technologies. of funded policies. strong, diverse, and appropriately skilled STEM
workforce, and strengthening engagement “New technologies such as big data and
The number of high quality cyber Australia needs to ensure that the regulatory with industry” said Ms Walker. autonomous and cognitive systems based on
professionals in Australia could be increased environment enables the use of within- Artificial Intelligence will play a central part in this.”
species gene manipulation techniques “We therefore welcome the Australian
by ensuring education bodies include cyber
capable of significantly accelerating Government’s proposed incentive for work- The National Cyber Security Strategy was
security as a component in all science and
genetic improvement of agricultural plants integrated learning such as internships, released in August 2020.
technology courses.
and animals. extending the Industry 4.0 advanced
apprenticeship pilot and fostering closer www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/our-portfolios/
Sustainable intensification of agricultural university-industry research collaboration.” cyber-security/strategy
yields without the conversion of additional
non-agricultural land and adverse impacts to While ATSE supports the policy objective of The Government has made a significant
the environment should also be considered. increasing Australia’s pipeline of STEM-skilled commitment to supporting more
workers, early analysis suggests that the cybersecurity education.
proposed funding model accompanying the
policy may actually have the opposite effect.
MORE “A foreseeable outcome would see less STEM
places being offered by universities, rather than
READ more,” said Ms Walker.
Read our recent submissions online under
/research-and-policy/publications “ATSE is very concerned about this possible
outcome – particularly at a time when the
atse.org.au economy needs all the STEM innovation it can
access to develop and manufacture a vaccine,
and then drive Australia out of recession.”
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NEWS
ACADEMY
ACADEMY NEWS
Australia’s emissions targets
— are we on track?
The science and lived reality of human- Australia comfortably met its first Kyoto Kyoto Protocol should offset any
made climate change are unequivocal. target of increasing emissions by no “underachievement” on the 2030 target
Australia’s horrific 2019/2020 bushfire more than eight per cent (the average – these offset reductions are known as
season made it clear that the world target for OECD countries was a five per “carry-over credits”.
must take urgent action to stop emitting cent emissions reduction.) We have also
greenhouse gasses. stayed within our Kyoto “carbon budget” Most countries oppose the use of
for most of the measured period. carry-over credits because they do not
So is Australia meeting its international contribute to real reductions in emissions
obligations to cut carbon emissions? However, in recent years, Australia’s in the Paris commitment period.
The Academy published an “emissions emissions have actually risen. The
targets explainer” to clarify where Department of the Environment and It is also important to note that none of
we stand. Energy projected that emissions would these targets account for greenhouse
gas emissions from Australia’s fossil fuel
Academies speak on bushfires Call for swift energy action Bottling Australian sunshine Australia has signed up to three separate
reach 534 million tonnes in 2020 — barely
exports, which are approximately triple
below the level recorded in 2000. This
The Australian Council of Learned Academies The Academy supported Australia’s Chief A report ATSE released in conjunction with targets, measured from different means Australia is not expected to meet our domestic emissions.
(ACOLA), of which ATSE is a member, Scientist, Professor Alan Finkel AO FTSE FAA, top South Korean applied scientists and baselines: its emissions reduction target in 2020.
expressed deep sympathy for those affected in his call for an urgent transition to clean engineers found that Australia could be a • The Kyoto Period 1 target: to limit
by the 2019/2020 Australian bushfires. The energy via existing low-emission power world-leading hydrogen exporter by 2030. annual emissions to no more than All signatories of the Paris agreement MORE
consensus statement called on government, generation technologies. 108 per cent of 1990 levels by 2012 pledged to work together to keep global
The report is the culmination of collaboration temperature rise no more than 2°C above READ
industry, academia and the public to come (592 million tonnes)
“The need to transition our energy economy between the Australian Academy of Read the full explainer online
together to respond to the unprecedented pre-industrial levels. The Paris targets
is a matter of urgency, and we should be Technology and Engineering (ATSE) and • The Kyoto Period 2 (Cancun) target:
fires and the underlying issues that pose a significant challenge for Australia,
prepared to seriously consider all safe, low- the prestigious National Academy of to reduce annual emissions to five atse.org.au/emissionsexplainer
contributed to their intensity. as our emissions currently are, and are
emissions technologies,” Academy President Engineering Korea (NAEK). per cent below 2000 levels by 2020
projected to remain, well above our Paris
“Alongside efforts to address regionally Professor Hugh Bradlow FTSE said. (509 million tonnes)
“carbon budget”.
relevant industries such as agriculture and Leading experts from both Academies • The Paris Agreement target: to reduce
tourism, recovery efforts must focus on Professor Bradlow added that it was vital came together to explore real pathways annual emissions to 26-28 per cent The Australian Government has
addressing the breadth of economic, cultural, to ensure any potential energy solutions to creating a hydrogen economy. below 2005 levels by 2030 argued that Australia’s cumulative
health and social impacts. This includes: meet key safety, regulatory, and (452 million tonnes). “overachievement” under the
sustainability criteria. “Our Korean counterparts clearly view
“Food and water security: Agricultural land Australia as a source of clean hydrogen,
and livestock have been compromised, “It’s important that any new Australian essentially continuing Australia’s role as
including bees and insects which are crop systems of power generation and distribution a reliable supplier of fuels while contributing
pollinators. The full extent of the impact is still meet regulatory requirements as well as to the fight against climate change,” said
unknown. However, supplies for humans and low-emissions targets,” he said. ATSE President Professor Hugh Bradlow FTSE.
animals will be impacted. Recent rainfall has
“It’s equally important to ensure power “Just two or three years ago, international
contributed to run-off of sediment, nutrients
generation systems are stable and secure, discussions around a possible hydrogen
and contaminants into rivers and water
that the energy is able to be distributed industry were focused on developing the
storage, presenting further risks to aquatic
where and when it’s needed, and that the tech, and the conversation has moved from
life and food supply.
technology used is safe and sustainable. is it possible? to ‘when do we start?”
“Social, cultural and health impacts: The
Australia is heavily reliant on fossil fuels for The global effort to reduce greenhouse
devastation will elicit immediate and
its domestic energy needs. gas emissions has prompted a resurgence
Somewhere,
medium- to long-term effects on physical
of interest in the role hydrogen can play
and mental health that will require action In 2018, about 39 per cent of Australia’s in creating cleaner energy, transport and
and research. There are also long term energy consumption was sourced from oil, industrial sectors.
something
cultural and social impacts, including the loss 30 per cent from coal, 25 per cent from fossil
of significant and sacred sites for Aboriginal gas and 6 per cent from renewables. The report emerged from a critical hydrogen
and Torres Strait Islander communities. workshop the two Academies held earlier
incredible is waiting to
“The Academy of Technology and Engineering in the year. Fifty experts in hydrogen and
“Recovery of our flora and fauna: The has long advocated for technology-neutral clean energy from Australian and Korean
widespread devastation to established policies that can address the electricity government, industry, research and
be known.
forests, biodiversity and wildlife populations trilemma. No technology solution should academia participated in the event at the
has threatened and marginalised the be excluded providing it is able to meet University of Melbourne’s Woodward
existence of at least 250 threatened species, reliability, stability and emissions targets. Centre on 3 March.
of which 25 are critically endangered. It is up to the market to decide which
Assessing the scale of devastation and technologies are the most affordable, which The Australian Academy of Technology and
protecting endangered species requires
urgent attention.
in turn will ensure the lowest cost to the Engineering was delighted to welcome a Carl Sagan
consumer.” Professor Bradlow said. senior delegation from the Republic of Korea,
including the President of NAEK, Professor
“Climate change is a major contributor to “As carbon dioxide emissions continue to Oh-Kyong Kwon.
the risk, frequency and severity of bushfires amass in the atmosphere, and as Australia
and drought. Significant work is required to faces the increasingly tangible effects of The Hydrogen Futures workshop was
understand and develop robust, evidence- climate change, ATSE calls for an urgent supported by the Australian Korea
based strategies to mitigate and adapt transition plan.” Foundation (part of the Department of
to our changing climate. Waiting for other Foreign Affairs and Trade), Woodside Energy
countries to take stronger action first is not and the Melbourne Energy Institute at the
a viable option.” University of Melbourne.
Read the full statement on our website.
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Australian Academy of Technology & EngineeringINNOVATION
& EXCELLENCE Dr Grant Douglas Associate Professor Pauline Pounds
CLUNIES ROSS AWARD BATTERHAM MEDAL
KNOWLEDGE COMMERCIALISATION FOR ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
2020 ATSE Awards
Thursday 30 July 2020
A new way to capture greenhouse gases, treating toxic
algal blooms, and eradicating a cause of blindness were THANK YOU
among the world-class innovations celebrated on Thursday OUR MC
30 July by the Academy. • Professor Emma Johnston AO FTSE (Dean
of Science UNSW) Phosphorus run-off from fertiliser can cause major algal Associate Professor Pauline Pounds is an engineering
At a ceremony streamed out as an online event, the award GUEST PRESENTERS blooms that deplete water oxygen levels, and can cause trailblazer whose groundbreaking contributions to
winners came from a range of fields including biotech, • Dr Sarah Pearce (Deputy Director of Astronomy fish die-offs, threaten fish farms and compromise fresh designing unmanned aerial vehicles have been game
agriculture and engineering — and from across small and large and Space Science, CSIRO) drinking water supplies. changing for the last 15 years.
private, government and academic organisations. This year’s • Dr Mitra Safavi-Naeini (Senior physicist and
Dr Grant Douglas from CSIRO Land & Water has developed Her creative and innovative problem-solving approach
award winners included innovations and practical solutions to research lead, Human Health, ANSTO). and patented a new phosphorus-absorbent clay, has systematically eliminated many previously critical
a range of issues, including AI-guided pest and crop CO-HOSTS Phoslock™, which addresses the source of harmful algae. limitations on drone technology, paving the way for new
management, ultra-low gluten barley, and self-assembling • Kylie Walker (CEO, ATSE) generations of large multirotor drones capable of practical
• Professor Hugh Bradlow FTSE (President, ATSE) Dr Douglas has proved Phoslock™ effectively removes real-world applications ranging from package delivery to
polymers to deliver personalised precision medicine. phosphorus without any lasting effects or adverse impact search-and-rescue operations.
on the environment.
Associate Professor Pounds’ most recent innovation —
Now, the product is used in more than 20 countries to aerodynamic motion sensors — offers unprecedented
control and prevent algal blooms. And Phoslock™ is the precision measurement and control. Her rotor velocimetry
Mark Sullivan Dr Alison Todd FTSE & Dr Elisa Mokany core product for a $750M ASX-listed company. technology is the best in the world, and enables safer,
more effective drone use in challenging conditions.
CLUNIES ROSS AWARD CLUNIES ROSS AWARD
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR INNOVATION
Professor Michelle Colgrave Dr Greg Falzon
ICM AGRIFOOD AWARD ICM AGRIFOOD AWARD
Mark Sullivan is Founder and Managing Director Doctors Alison Todd FTSE and Elisa Mokany are dedicated
of Medicines Development for Global Health, a to fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia.
biopharmaceutical company developing medicines
based on need, not profit. Together, Dr Todd and Dr Mokany created a new molecular
‘lego’ that is opening the door to personalised clinical Professor Michelle Colgrave leads the Food and Dr Greg Falzon is recognised for advancing AI in
Mark recognised the importance of Moxidectin — an diagnostics. They’ve founded a successful company — Agricultural Proteomics teams at Edith Cowan University Agriculture. He’s researched, developed and applied
intestinal worm treatment for domesticated animals SpeeDx — to roll out the technology which helps doctors and CSIRO, using revolutionary technology to identify key artificial intelligence to create a multi-billion dollar growth
— for treating neglected infectious diseases in humans. choose personally targeted treatments. proteins that will benefit Australia’s food and agriculture industry in precision agriculture systems.
industries and improve human health.
Mark found funding, re-established manufacturing, and They combine a profound, deep knowledge of Dr Falzon has developed a surveillance alert camera
won approval for human use. In 2019 he sold the priority molecular DNA and RNA-based detection — with flair Professor Colgrave is recognised for major breakthroughs system to detect feral animals, created sensor networks
review voucher received from the US FDA. and entrepreneurship, to develop their own inventions in the analysis of gluten, which causes a dangerous auto- to manage soil moisture, and written algorithms and
into fully-fledged products made in Australia and sold immune response in people with coeliac disease. software to facilitate drone-based monitoring of livestock.
This year, final human trials with more than 13,500 people nationally and around the world.
will commence to demonstrate Moxidectin’s importance Her research has supported the development of an ultra- His work is transforming agriculture, from autonomous
and win approval to use the drug to treat and eliminate Their products are fundamentally changing the way in low gluten barley, now known as Kebari® which is used weed-spraying robots to sensor networks to monitor
onchocerciasis, or river blindness — the second most which doctors work and patients heal. in the production of gluten-free cereals, beers and food and respond to crop health.
common cause of blindness due to infection. products with all the nutritional benefits of whole grains,
and is also safe to be enjoyed by coeliac sufferers.
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