In a career of more than 20 years, Dr Jacqueline Craig has led the applied research effort of local and global defence and intelligence communities to create cutting edge capability for Australia's defence and national security.
Her contribution spans digital imagery data collection and exploitation, space and unmanned systems, electronic warfare, and cyber security and operations. Defence and industry projects of great national importance have relied on her research and leadership.
Dr Craig is a strong advocate for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education at all levels, especially among females.