UWA has recognised the exceptional achievements of its researchers and technical support staff in this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Research Awards.
The awards recognise the diverse career paths of UWA researchers and support staff and celebrate the impact of their work in Western Australian communities and beyond.
Professor Romola Bucks, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health and Medical Research) said all the applications received this year were of a high calibre and showcased the quality of our researchers and support staff.
Image: (left to right) VC Research Award winners Mrs Alison Leese, Mr Ajay Thumma, Ms Kate Croker, Ms Karen Jones, Katie Mills, Ms Debra Paisley and Mrs Katina Toufexis, pictured with UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Amit Chakma.
“It’s outstanding to see the incredible work of our staff at all levels of their career,” Professor Bucks said.
“These awards allow us to celebrate our researchers and support staff and recognise their outstanding contributions to the University and the broader community.”
“I congratulate all of the winners and those who received special commendations and thank them for their passion and dedication,” Professor Bucks said.
The 2024 list of VC’s Research Award recipients are:
Senior Research Award — Professor Sergey Shabala (School of Biological Sciences)
Image: (left to right) Dr Courtney Weber, Miss Ellie Kotkis, Dr Jennifer Smith and Dr Jessamine Soderstrom, pictured with Professor Chakma, were among those presented with awards.
Mid-Career Research Award — Joint winners Associate Professor Elisabete Lima da Cunha (School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing) and Professor Ashleigh Lin (School of Population and Global Health)
Early-Career Research Award — Dr Albert Pessarrodona (School of Biological Sciences)
Award for Collaborative Indigenous Research Partnerships — Dr Alison Lullfitz and team (UWA Albany Centre)
Award for Indigenous-led Research — Dr Charmaine Green and team (School of Allied Health)
Image: Associate Professor Elisabete Lima da Cunha, who was among those recognised, brought along a very special guest.
Award for Research Mentorship — Joint winners Dr Timothy Barnett (School of Biomedical Sciences) and Professor Michael Tobar (School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing)
Award for Research Impact and Innovation — Professor Daniel Fatovich and team (Medical School)
Award for Research Support Excellence — Joint winners Kate Croker and team (University Library, Research Data Hub) and Dr Gareth Nealon (CMCA Nuclear Magnetic Resonance platform)
Award for Research Technical Support Excellence — Joint winners Dr Alka Saxena (Medical School, Genomics WA) and Andrew Van de ven and team (College Services, Recharge in a Changing Climate)
Award for HDR Supervision — Joint winners Associate Professor Elaine Chapman (School of Education) and Professor Ho Ching Iu (School of Engineering)
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