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Bright stars of 精东视频 recognised with Academy Awards

Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the 精东视频 today with 20 of Australia鈥檚 leading scientists and future superstars receiving prestigious 2019 honorific awards.

The scientists鈥� discoveries cross the breadth of research from how oceanic circulation impacts the climate, to the use of tools that advance the understanding of the chemistry within cells and how the body鈥檚 immune defences combat infectious disease. 

Distinguished Professor Chennupati Jagadish AC FAA from the Australian National University has been awarded one of the Academy鈥檚 top honours, the Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal. He helped develop semi-conductors used in LED lights. He also designed and developed some of the world鈥檚 smallest lasers. Born in India, Professor Jagadish grew up without electricity.

鈥淚 didn鈥檛 have much light as a child and studied in front of a kerosene lamp until Year 7. That鈥檚 why I鈥檓 interested in developing technologies that will benefit humanity,鈥� Professor Jagadish said.

Protecting crops from disease is essential for our food sources. Mid-career researcher Professor Jaqueline Batley from The University of Western Australia is studying the DNA of plants to better understand genes that lead to greater crop resilience. Her research has helped increase crop yields for canola, broccoli, cabbage and wheat. A role model for women in STEM, Professor Batley is the recipient of the Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science.

Early-career researcher Associate Professor Anna Giacomini from the University of Newcastle has pioneered research in rock mechanics and rockfall analysis in civil and mining engineering. Her research has resulted in the design of new low-energy rockfall barriers that are now used extensively along our major corridors in Australia. Associate Professor Giancomini is one of two recipients of the John Booker Medal.

President of the 精东视频, Professor John Shine, congratulated all the award winners for their inspiring research.

鈥淭hese awards highlight just some of the important and distinguished research being led by Australian scientists, who seek to address some of society鈥檚 biggest challenges. Recognising and highlighting outstanding scientific contributions is important, as award recipients are the STEM role models for the next generation,鈥� Professor Shine said.

The Academy鈥檚 2019 honorific awards go to:

Career honorifics (for lifelong achievement)

• David Craig Medal鈥擯rofessor Peter Gill FAA, Australian National University
• Hannan Medal鈥擯rofessor Alan Welsh FAA, Australian National University
• Jaeger Medal鈥擯rofessor Dietmar M眉ller FAA, University of Sydney
• Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal鈥擯rofessor Chennupati Jagadish AC FAA, Australian National University
• Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture鈥擠r Richard Manchester FAA, CSIRO Australia Telescope National Facility (previously announced)

Mid-career honorifics (8鈥�15 years post-PhD)

• Jacques Miller Medal for experimental biomedicine鈥擯rofessor Nicholas David Huntington, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research and Monash University
• Nancy Millis Medal for Women in Science鈥擯rofessor Jacqueline Batley, The University of Western Australia

Early-career honorifics (up to 10 years post-PhD)

• Anton Hales Medal鈥擯rofessor Isaac Santos, Southern Cross University
• Christopher Heyde Medal鈥擯rofessor Geordie Williamson FAA FRS, University of Sydney
• Dorothy Hill Medal鈥擠r Laurie Menviel, UNSW Sydney
• Fenner Medal鈥擠r Daniel Falster, UNSW Sydney
• Gottschalk Medal鈥擜ssociate Professor Laura Mackay, Doherty Institute
• John Booker Medal 
  • Professor Changbin Yu, Australian National University and Westlake University (China)
  • Associate Professor Anna Giacomini, University of Newcastle
• Le F猫vre Medal
  • Associate Professor Elizabeth New, University of Sydney
  • Dr Lars Goerigk, University of Melbourne
• Moran Medal
  • Dr Kim-Anh L锚 Cao, University of Melbourne
  • Associate Professor Stephen Leslie, University of Melbourne
• Pawsey Medal鈥擯rofessor Steven Flammia, University of Sydney
• Ruth Stephens Gani Medal鈥擠r Justin Wong, Centenary Institute of Cancer Medicine and Cell Biology

The majority of the honorific awards will be presented at the Academy鈥檚 annual celebration of science, Science at the Shine Dome on 30 May 2019. Read more about the Academy鈥檚 2019 honorific awardees.

Know an amazing Australian scientist? Nominate them for an award. Nominations and applications are now open for the 2020 精东视频 honorific awards, research conferences, research awards and travelling fellowships.