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Are brilliant scientists born or made? These new videos shed some light.

Above: Professor Helen Christensen鈥檚 international work on mental health is just one of the 26 inspiring stories in the new Fellows videos.

Inspiring stories

Are brilliant scientists born or made? Twenty-six inspiring stories on the research and personal journeys of some of Australia鈥檚 most distinguished scientists shed some light on this question.

The 精东视频 will launch video stories of its Fellows elected in 2025 at Science at the Shine Dome this week, bringing to life the people behind the remarkable research undertaken by Australia鈥檚 stellar scientists.

The annual event brings together Australia鈥檚 science sector to celebrate science and to honour outstanding achievements.

The new Fellows span diverse scientific disciplines 鈥� from researchers decoding our earliest solar systems to pioneers shaping the future of robotics 鈥� and the videos reveal the stories behind groundbreaking discoveries.

Highlights from the new Fellow videos include:

• Professor Deli Chen's path to soil science began with a childhood observation that would shape his career: walking home from school, he noticed dying fish in rice paddies near his home. This moment of curiosity now drives his critical research into the more efficient use of nitrogen fertiliser and its environmental impact.
• Dr Marlene Kanga鈥檚 persistence in elevating engineering鈥檚 global profile led to establishing World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, now recognised worldwide every 4 March 鈥� showcasing engineering鈥檚 vital role in sustainable development.
• Professor Aidan Sims is part of an academic dynasty 鈥� taught by his father in first-year university, he now teaches his own son first-year mathematics 29 years later. His philosophy challenges common misconceptions: 鈥淭here's no such thing as just being good at maths or bad at maths 鈥� it takes practice.鈥�

The Academy鈥檚 newly elected Fellows will be formally admitted to the Academy and will present their research at Science at the Shine Dome on 2 and 3 September 2025 in Canberra. The presentations will be livestreamed from our event webpage.

With the election of our 2025 Fellows, the Academy鈥檚 Fellowship now stands at 630 Fellows. Check out the individual videos below, or see with all the videos.

Agricultural Sciences

Biology

Chemistry

Earth Sciences

Engineering

ICT

Mathematics

Medical Sciences

Physics

Find out more about our 2025 Fellows

Read the profiles of our new Fellows.

Read our media release of the May announcement.