Nine ATSE Fellows recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2023
Our Fellows were among a range of recipients of the General Division of the Order of Australia awards in recognition for ‘distinguished and conspicuous service’ to Australian society.
Nine Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Fellows have been named in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List.
Our Fellows were among a range of recipients of the General Division of the Order of Australia awards in recognition for ‘distinguished and conspicuous service’ to Australian society.
ATSE Fellow Distinguished Professor Kingsley Dixon was named as a Companion of the Order of Australia (the highest honour), and Fellow Professor Fiona Stapleton as an Officer of the Order.
ATSE CEO Kylie Walker, said, "I am thrilled to see the names of many brilliant applied scientists, technologists, engineers and educators in this, the first year of the King's Birthday Honours list. I congratulate our Fellows on their well-deserved recognition."
"In particular, I would like to extend my special congratulations to our South Australian & Northern Territory Division Membership Coordinator, Professor Peter Langridge; our Mineral Resources Forum Chair, John McGagh; and our Education Forum Deputy Chair, Professor Robyn Owens, for their contributions to the ATSE Fellowship."
"On behalf of ATSE’s Fellows, who count over 900 of Australia’s leading engineers and applied scientists, we congratulate you on your remarkable achievements."
Officer (AO) In the General Division of the Order of Australia
Professor of Botany and Restoration
Dixon is an internationally recognised specialist in the ecology, mine restoration and conservation biology of Australian native plants and ecosystems
Associate Dean, Enterprise
For exceptional contributions to eye health and technology via research & industry application, as well as professional & sector leadership.
Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia
Professor of Electromaterials and Corrosion Science
Professor
Peter Langridge has achieved international recognition for linking molecular genetics with plant breeding in both the public and private sectors.
Chairman
Dr Lavelle has enhanced Australia's international reputation in bioscience and healthcare. Her knowledge, drive and advocacy have made significant contributions to commercialisation of the industry.
Proprietor
Mr John McGagh has been a leader in organising the collaboration of university research with world-scale commercial and industrial partners to address key technical issues for the mining industry in areas including mine automation and mineral treatment pr
Professor
Outstanding leadership and personal achievements in mathematics and computing research with significant impact on human health and wellbeing and on research policy and practice.
Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
A brilliant inventor of international standing, Dr Todd also has proven ability to translate her ideas into products for the global healthcare market
Chairman, Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering, USyd.
Outstanding leadership in International Telecommunications and Advanced Information & Communication Technology, including the creation and introduction of Telstra Big Pond.
