NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA, NT, ACT, TAS
New South Wales
2019
- Eilnor Hortle, Centenary Institute
TB could be conquered by common painkillers, research reveals - Seyedfoad Taghizadeh, Macquarie University
Device makes electric vehicle charging a two-way street - Sara Morón, The University of Sydney
Ghostly traces of massive ancient river revealed - Laurence Luu, UNSW
Whooping cough is fighting back - David Arnold, Macquarie University
Stopping poaching by the numbers - Lindsay Parker, Macquarie University
Hunting molecules that signal pain - Anne Griebel, Western Sydney University
Tea trees crave water during hot and dry summer days
- Natalie Twine, CSIRO
- Joel Hoffman, University of New South Wales
- Laura Michie, University of Technology Sydney
- Greg Cohen, Western Sydney University
2018
- Mohsen Asadnia, Macquarie University
- Saliu Balogun, University of Tasmania
- Nicole Carnt, UNSW
- Paige Kelly, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies and Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre
Less nutritious diet on offer for Southern Ocean fish - Pegah Varamini, University of Sydney
- Annemarie Nadort, Macquarie University
Growing tumours on brain-like tissue for better therapies - Noushin Nasiri, Macquarie University
Fingertip-sized sensors to help prevent skin cancer - Iman Roohani, UNSW Sydney
- Laurence Wilson, CSIRO (Sydney)
Software to make CRISPR editing more predictable
2017
- Jessica Allen, University of Newcastle
- Yik Lung Chan, Woolcock Institute of Medical Research; University of Technology Sydney
Smoking while pregnant can impact your children’s health as an adult - Rona Chandrawati, The University of Sydney
Particles promise a better glaucoma treatment - Claire Henry, UNSW Sydney
Stopping the spread of ovarian cancer - Xufeng Lin, Charles Sturt University
Using camera fingerprints to catch cybercriminals - Juliano Morimoto, Macquarie University
- Amy Moss, The University of Sydney
Give chickens whole grain and feed 100 million people - Rebecca Poulos, UNSW Sydney
Stay sun safe for your DNA - Mohamed Tashani, National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance
Tweaking timing of vaccines could result in less jabs - Zhengyu Wen, The University of Sydney
Growing more food with less fertiliser
2016
- Katelyn Edge, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage
Clear as Mud: Contaminated Sediments Toxic to Oysters - Kyle Ewart, The University of Sydney and the Australian Museum
Rapid and robust species identification of rhinoceros horn - Teagan Gale, UNSW
The Step-parent trap: Conflict in the mouse household - Sadia Mahboob, Macquarie University
Making a mark on early colorectal cancer detection - Lidia Matesic, ANSTO
Miniature plumbing fast-tracks radio-pharmaceutical development - Minal Menezes, Kids Research Institute, University of Sydney
Unravelling genetic disease mysteries – path to personalised medicine - Alex Patton, UNSW
Conductive Cardiac Patches: Mending broken hearts - Martin Ploschner, Macquarie University
Sculpturing light at the tip of a needle - Mark Polizzotto, UNSW
Immune system boost offers new HIV-related cancer hope - Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina, UNSW
Blood supply: the missing piece of the bioartificial organ puzzle - Edward Waters, The University of Notre Dame
Possums: furry friend or filthy foe? - Babak Sarrafpour, University of Sydney
Potential role for bite forces in tooth eruption - Michael Widjaja, University of Technology, Sydney
Employing cleavage as a distraction
2015
- Sabrina Beckman, UNSW
“Magic” crystals and microbes – making the most of biogas wells - Heba Al Khamici, University of Technology, Sydney
Gatekeeper proteins moonlighting as antioxidants - Si-Chong Chen, UNSW
Extinction of large animals damages a greater diversity of plant species than we thought - Trevor Chong, Macquarie University
Remembering what you didn’t have time to see - Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani, UNSW
Filtering the blood to keep cancer in check - Heba Khamis, UNSW
Interpreting the language of touch - Elizabeth Hinde, UNSW
Tracking the team that repairs DNA and prevents cancer - Natalie Lister, The University of Sydney
Saving your bacon: potassium rich foods can protect your blood vessels from salty meals - Robert Pfeifer, Macquarie University
Mexican wave for quantum computing - Jessica Stanley, UNSW
Planes won’t fly on batteries - Alex Thomson, University of Technology, Sydney
Yabbies are digging up our carbon stores
2014
- James Makinson, The University of Sydney
Interpretative dance coaxes bees into quick decisions on nest sites - Vince Polito, Macquarie University
Are you in control or are you just a robot? - Lydia Tong, University of Sydney
CSI Vets Close In On Animal Abusers
2013
- Angela Crean, University of New South Wales
The fastest sperm may not be best - Yee Lian Chew, University of Sydney
Worms reveal link between dementia gene and ageing - Robin Beck, The University of New South Wales
Tiny fossils link ‘old bastard’ marsupials to South America and Africa
2012
- Amanda Bauer, Australian Astronomical Observatory
Galaxies in the thick of it grow up fast
2011
- Emily Wong, The University of Sydney
Tammar wallaby’s clever immune tricks revealed - Stephen Redmond, The University of New South Wales
You’re going to fall over soon - Andrew Rodda, Monash University
Seeding the regrowth of nerves with tamarind - Morgan James, The University of Newcastle
2010
- Peter Domachuk, School of Physics, University of Sydney
Silk microchip for rapid medical testing - Rylie Green, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales
Electric plastics: Better bionic eyes and ears - Bridget Murphy, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney
Aussie lizard reveals cancer secrets
2009
- Alex James, University of New South Wales
Bilbies bring new life to desert dunes - Nicholas Findanis, University of New South Wales
Octopus jets the key to greener flights: synthetic jets improve aerodynamics of aircraft
2008
- Sameer Alam, the University of New South Wales
Cleaner flights, smaller footprint - Elizabeth Clarke, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute
Child crash test dummies not crashworthy? - Daniel Falster, Macquarie University
Big babies and small families make evolutionary sense - Chendur Palaniappan, University of Western Sydney
Man tests own tears: New treatments to result
2007
- Anne Gaskett, Macquarie University
Australian orchids’ sneaky sex tricks: floral arms race seduces insects - Dhana Rao – University of the South Pacific, Fiji
Slime wars: bacteria harnessed to fight biofouling - Leslie Yeo, Monash University
Little ripples, big swirl
2006
- Mei Ying Boon, University of New South Wales
Brainwaves reveal disease and colour blindness - Deanna D’Alessandro, University of Sydney
Re-inventing nature for cheaper solar power - Kate Jeffrey, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
New research could PAC punch against arthritis - Craig O’Neill, Macquarie University
The life and death of diamonds - Simon Shun, University of New South Wales
Mercury Rising! Offices to stay cool and save dollars - Andrea Sosa Pintos, CSIRO Industrial Physic
Sound solution for soil pollution
2005
- Dr Caroline Lee, CSIRO Livestock, Cheswick
Sheep smarter than we think - Ian Salmon, Qantas Airways and University of New South Wales
Wings that sing - Sophia Tragoulias, PAREXEL
Not a dry eye in the house - Herbert Volk, CSIRO Petroleum
It’s life, but not as we know it - Fabiano Ximenes, Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Accounting
Wood, the local tip and climate change
2004
- Monique Binet, CSIRO’s Centre for Environmental Contaminants Research (CECR)
Hitchhiking pests - Sarah Chamberlain, Australian Centre for Astrobiology
Seeing Mars in a different light - Katrina Charles, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of New South Wales
Watering with waste: Are we putting our children at risk? - Jennifer Clancy, Cancer Research Program at Garvan Institute
Are cancer cells just confused?
2003
- Janette Burgess, University of Sydney
Asthma linked to scar creating protein - Alan Earp, University of Technology, NSW
Sunlight illumination without using windows or skylights - Caroline Ford, University of NSW
Could breast cancer be caused by a virus? - Katharina Gaus, University of NSW
Seeing is believing – cellular communication centers in action - Peter Ha, University of Sydney
Cutting tools that last & last forever!!
2002
- Tim Baynes, UNSW
The ultimate magnetic camouflage to protect ships and submarines against magnetic detection by marine mines - Waleed Kadous, University of NSW
Computers are being taught deaf sign language - John Stehle, Hyder Consulting, NSW
A super flexible system that can beat any level of earthquake shaking - Gregg Suaning, University of Newcastle
From the bionic ear to the bionic eye
2001
- Dr Philip Bell, Macquarie University
Are we viruses? - Rob Brooks, University of New South Wales
What do females really see in a male (guppy)? - Dr Peter Johnson, University of Sydney
Asthma linked to more muscles in the airways - Jeremy O’Brien, University of New South Wales
Single atoms line up for quantum computer
2000
- Richard Harris , University of New South Wales
First study of shoulder reconstructions reveals new anatomy - Dietmar Muller, University of Sydney
The big rip: Antarctic split into two - Chris Wright, School of Physics, University College UNSW
Everyday molecules in space!
1999
- Amanda Gett, Centenary Institute Sydney
Cracking the immunological code - Chris Tinney, Anglo-Australian Observatory
Weather out of this world : the turbulent lives of brown dwarfs - Ben Wilson, Charles Sturt University
320 tonnes of acid spills into river
1998
- Lori Allen, University of NSW, Sydney
How are stars born? - Michael Drinkwater, University of NSW
Hidden galaxies in the local universe - Mark Gauci, Australian Environmental Flow Cytometry Group
Laser technology to revolutionize the detection of dangerous bugs like cryptosporidium in water - Nick Klomp, Charles Sturt University, Albury
High tech spy: hunting secret lives - Mike Manefield, University of NSW
Bacteria “talk” using chemical signals to prepare their attack on humans, animals and plants
Queensland
2019
- Julie Wixey, University of Queensland
Household drug may give small babies a better start to life - Antony McNamee, Griffith University
Improving life support by de-stressing blood cells - Mostafa Azghadi, James Cook University
Smart robot learns to detect and spray weeds - Alexander Mueller, University of Queensland
Developing safe and effective painkillers from tarantula venom - Shiwanthi Ranasinghe, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Tapeworm protein promises new cancer treatment - Louisa Parkinson, University of Queensland
Smashing avocados diseases with rapid tests - Toan Dinh, Griffith University
Saving lives on big mining rigs with new sensors - Nicholas Fletcher, University of Queensland
Smart nanoparticles on straight path to cure cancer - Magdalena Zych, University of Queensland
Better quantum computers with atomic clocks and quantum chickens - Joan Rohl, Queensland University of Technology
Putting an end to non-healing wounds - Michaela Blyton – Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Queensland
Koalas health and diet shaped by their mother’s poo
2018
- Nathalie Bock, Queensland University of Technology
Growing mini prostate tumours in a dish - Mo Chen, Griffith University
Could nose cells treat spinal cord injuries? - Hannah Franklin, Griffith University
Harnessing the power of algae to trace water pollution hot-spots - Renee Gruber, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Enormous tides and coral reefs coexist - Heather Haines, Griffith University
Queensland’s Hoop and Bunya Pines reveal knowledge of past climate - Arutha Kulasinghe, Queensland University of Technology
A simple blood test provides personalised therapy for cancer patients. - Priya Martin, Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service
Simple support guidelines keep doctors, therapists and nurses in the bush, delivering quality care - Farhana Matin, Queensland University of Technology
A new blood test may lead to more accurate detection of prostate cancer - Hoang-Phuong Phan, Griffith University
New low-cost super strong micro-sensors set to save lives - Claudio Pizzolato, Griffith University
Overcoming knee pain with the help of a digital twin - Shima Ziajahromi, Griffith University
Wastewater treatment plants release microplastics into the ocean
2017
- Teresa Ubide, The University of Queensland
Scientists peer into tiny crystal balls to predict volcanic eruptions - Annalena Wolff, Queensland University of Technology
Unlocking the wonders of nature’s nanostructures - Aurelien Forget, Queensland University of Technology
Edible seaweed creates 3D-printed mould to grow human cells - Martina Jelocnik, University of the Sunshine Coast
The Chlamydia spillover: infections in parrots, horses, humans… - Chantal Lanctot, Griffith University
What happens to toxic elements in tadpoles during metamorphosis? - Tessa Mazor, CSIRO
Protecting migratory sea turtles, on a budget - Chin Hong, Ooi Griffith University
Tiny 3D labs to replace petri dishes for growing human tissue - Shelley Roberts, Griffith University
Patients tracking their own nutrition shorten their hospital stays - Qilin Wang, Griffith University
Treating sewage smartly creates power - Nicholas Wu, The University of Queensland
The trouble with leaky frog skin: the deadly double jeopardy
2016
- Caitlin Brandenburg, The University of Queensland
Speaking pedometer to help stroke victims - Farhad Fatehi, CSIRO
New diabetes App to provide faster, more accurate and cheaper care for Australia’s 1.5 million+ sufferers - Brian Forde, The University of Queensland
Superbug’s complete genome mapped in bid to fight antibiotic resistance - Daniel Harvie, Griffith University, Recover Injury Research Centre
Training the brain to overcome pain - Amy Jones, Eskitis Institute for Drug Discovery, Griffith University
New drug to fight neglected tropical disease - Joanna Kristoffersen, University of the Sunshine Coast
Rapid diagnosis of Hendra virus - Leila Matindoost, The University of Queensland
World’s best virus set to replace world’s worst chemicals - Amanda Neilen, Griffith University
Defining what controls cow urine leaching into waterways - Sohinee Sarkar, Queensland University of Technology
Superbugs’ sticky fingers stopped in fight against antibiotic resistance - Eleanor Velasquez, Queensland University of Technology
Pumice rafting: a hitchhiker’s guide to marine biodiversity
2015
- Geoffrey Collins, James Cook University + Australian Institute of Marine Science
Barramundi may run low on oxygen, but aren’t out of breath - Jeremy Goldberg, James Cook University / CSIRO
What will make people act to save the Reef? - Carly Kenkel, The Australian Institute of Marine Science
Can corals cope with change? - Samantha Munroe, James Cook University
Blood reveals GBR sharks as homebodies - Yui Sato, Australian Institute of Marine Science
Could an ancient microoganism be killing our reefs? - Michael Sheridan, James Cook University
Don’t touch those berries—How safe is our packaged food? - Patrick Tucker, Central Queensland University
Fighting chronic kidney disease with high-intensity excercise - Phurpa Wangchuk, James Cook University
Himalayan plant extract a welcome relief for Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Sue-Ann Watson, James Cook University
Helping solar-powered animals fight changing oceans - Emma Gee Kee, Child Health Research Centre (Formerly QCMRI) and the University of Queensland
- Katarzyna Koziara, The University of Queensland
- Jia LI, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Sheng Li, Griffith University
- Porun Liu, Griffith University
- Indira Prasadam, Queensland University of Technology
- Linda Rehaume, The University of Queensland
- Adam Taylor, Griffith University
- Pegah Varamini, The University of Queensland
- Vera Weisbecker, The University of Queensland
2014
- Michael Smout, James Cook University
Worm spit heals then kills - Tim Brennan, AIBN, University of Queensland
Future fuels will come in orange flavour
2013
- Julie Lovisa, James Cook University
Building on mud: when can we start? - Lee Hickey, University of Queensland
Using genes to counter rust - Evan Stephens, University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience
Aussie algae fuel green oil hope
2012
- Anneline Padayachee, The University of Queensland
Whole black carrots reveal the key to gut health - Nicholas Surawski, Queensland University of Technology/CSIRO Ecosystem Sciences
Sustainable fuels throw up health concerns
2011
- Vijaya Singh, The University of Queensland
Designer roots to counter drought
2010
- Jennifer Firn, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems
Add fertiliser to fight weeds
2009
- James Elliott, The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Spinal Pain, Injury and Health
Whiplash: who won’t get better. A new test reveals the problem cases - Michaela Partridge, The University of Queensland
Fool’s gold reveals the ancient evolution of life on earth - Nick Wade, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research/University of Queensland
How lobsters create their colours - Sherry Wu, Diamantina Institute, University of Queensland
One step closer to turning off cancer genes with gene-silencing
2008
- Tim Lucas, Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries
Does my asinina look big in these genes?
2007
- Scott Cummins, The University of Queensland
How sea slugs fall in love - Anita Thomas, The University of Queensland
2005
- Romina Rader, Rainforest CRC, James Cook University
Hunting mice in trees - Helena Bailes, University of Queensland
Sight for sore eyes: ancient fish see colour - Matt Gordon, Tropical Australian Stinger Research Unit, James Cook University
Study takes the sting out of tropical swimming - Dr Neville Young, University of Queensland
Strangling tumours in bid to halt cancer
2004
- Michael Harvey, University of Queensland
Let the light shine through - Angus Johnston, PhD Student Queensland
GeneBalls: a barcoding tool for DNA - Ken McGrath, University of Queensland
New genes mean cheaper, greener crops - Kirralee Rankine, James Cook University
Filling the hole on mine safety
2003
- JP Hobbs, James Cook University
Which sex is best?
2002
- Nicholas Hudson from University of Queensland
Aussie frogs dig down deep and muscle up - Matthew Hynd, University of Queensland
Brain cells of people with Alzheimer’s disease are being excited to death
2001
- Ben Mooney, CSIRO Marine Research
Illness traced to waxy fish
2000
- Stephanie Williams, Mater Medical Research Institute, Brisbane
New genes involved in colorectal cancer: on the slime trail
1999
- Lexa Grutter, University of Queensland
150 cleans a day keeps the parasites away - Scott Power, National Climate Centre, Bureau of Meteorology
Ocean unlocks more clues to Australia’s climate as El Nino goes walkabout - Gary Sheridan, The University of Queensland
Building environmentally friendly mountains in the outback - Tonia Woodberry, QIMR The Bancroft Centre
New vaccine concept applied to HIV vaccine
South Australia
2019
- Olivia Davies, Flinders University
- Jessica Bohorquez, University of Adelaide
Leaky water pipes found at high speed using AI - Dominic McAfee, University of Adelaide
Oysters respond to the sounds of healthy homes - Vikrant Minhas, University of Adelaid
Sugar found to boost lethal bacteria
- Mehwish Nasim, University of Adelaide and Data61 CSIRO Better emergency responses by removing social bots
- Nataliia Sergiienko, University of Adelaide
- Matteo Farina, Flinders University and University of South Australia Questions and humour the keys to social media success
- Ludivine Delon, University of South Australia
- Surita du Preez, University of Adelaide Detecting asthma in horses
2018
- Dhara Amin, Flinders University
Slipped discs: robot shows it’s not all bending and twisting - Robert Cope, University of Adelaide
Global transport presents biosecurity risks to Australia - Rebecca Lehmann, University of Adelaide
Rogue sugar to blame for neurodegenerative disorder - Amy Lewis, University of Adelaide
Engineering wheelchair gold - Renly Lim, University of South Australia
Using drama to fight malaria - Nicole Lovato, Flinders University
- Md Julker Nine, University of Adelaide
Superior noise control using graphene - Sivabaskari Pasupathy, University of Adelaide
Common drug minimises heart attack damage - Hayley Schultz, University of South Australia
Oily formulations for efficient oral medications - Anh Tran Tam Pham, Flinders University
Detect chronic kidney disease at home
2017
- Katharina Richter, The University of Adelaide
Starving superbugs, then poisoning them - Bhabananda Biswas, University of South Australia
Multi-tasking clays can clean up soil contamination - Jenna Crowe-Riddell, University of Adelaide
How do sea snakes find their mates? - Laura Eadie, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI)
Two drugs are better than one in fight against leukaemia - Laura Gell, Flinders University
Why do millions stop breathing during sleep? - Jiawen Li, The University of Adelaide
Tiny probe could see and take your temperature - Lewis Mitchell, University of Adelaide
Tracking the flu via tweets - Katherine Morel, Flinders University
Daisies offer a double boost for prostate cancer treatment - Kathryn Palasis, University of Adelaide
Switching chemo on and off to reduce side effects
2016
- Karen Best, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute
Fishing for a way to prevent allergy - Mona Awadalla, Flinders University
Genetic cause of small eyes found by Adelaide scientists - Eriita Jones, University of South Australia
A global map of surface materials on Mars - Anna Leonard, University of Adelaide
Take the pressure down: new targets for spinal trauma - Ramkrishna Nirola, University of South Australia
Green and Gold actually comes out more than that - Stephanie Plummer, University of Adelaide
Natural molecule helps brain heal itself after trauma - Malcolm Purdey, University of Adelaide
Sensors for Healthier Hearts and Babies - Stephanie Shepheard, Flinders University
Urine holds the key to Motor Neuron Disease - Hannah Wardill, University of Adelaide
TLR4: the new pain in the gut for cancer patients - Sharon Zivkovic, University of South Australia
Addressing societies most wicked problems with complexity science
2015
- Justin Chalker, Flinders University
Red to yellow, & toxic mercury is gone - Lachlan McLeay, SARDI (Aquatic Sciences)
Tern for the better in sardine health - Julie-Anne Fleet, University of South Australia
Not to be sniffed at! Nose spray offers pain relief during childbirth - Aidan Cousins, University of South Australia
Follow that tumour! Magnetic particles to track cancer - Marnie Winter, University of South Australia
Checking baby with a blood sample and a chip - Zlatko Kopecki, University of South Australia
Rare disease therapy will help everyone - Vicki Thomson, University of Adelaide
Trail of rat carcasses reveals human migration - Tullio Rossi, University of Adelaide
Baby fish lost in an acidified ocean - Ashleigh Paparella, University of Adelaide
Golden Staph tricked by vitamin mimic - Rebecca Sharp, University of South Australia
Bloody good idea: stopping clots saves cancer patients - Daniel Trewartha, University of Adelaide
To be is not enough: for mass, it’s interactions that count
2014
- Lisa Schafranek, SAHMRI
Cannibalistic cancer eats itself to survive treatment
2012
- Melissa Cantley, The University of Adelaide
Can your gums tell you if you will get arthritis? - Ataollah Nosrati, The University of South Australia/ The Ian Wark Research Institute
Stopping mineral processing from turning to jelly
2010
- Andrew Ward, South Australian Research and Development Institute
Waste is a waste: Pigs reduce the burden on the oceans - Jason Du, CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment
Ultrasound puts water back in the Murray Darling - Nasrin Ghouchi Eskandar, Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia
Nano-sand to improve lotions and cosmetics
2009
- Craig Priest, University of South Australia
From separating blood to separating copper
2007
- Quinn Fitzgibbon, The University of Adelaide
Tuna research in 350-tonne waterbed - Mark McDonnell, The University of Adelaide
Random noise to improve bionic ears? - Cadence Minge, The University of Adelaide
Bad eggs – more casualties in the obesity epidemic - Tangerine Parker – The Australian Wine Research Institute
- Martin Sale – The University of Adelaide
Brains learn better at night - Edwina Sutton – The University of Adelaide
Female mice turn male with the help of a brain gene
2006
- Russell Brinkworth, University of Adelaide
Why can we see what our cameras can’t? Video cameras learn from insect eyes - Kate Selway, Continental Evolution Research Group, University of Adelaide
Surfing in Alice Springs - Renee Turner, University of Adelaide
Reducing the killing power of strokes
2005
- Timothy Nelson, Flinders University
Train on simulators not patients - Natalie Sinn, University of South Australia and CSIRO Nutrition
Fish oil helps attention deficit in children
2004
- Mark Hutchinson, University of Adelaide
Does our immune system control pain?
2003
- Wayne Piekarski, University of South Australia
Backpacking scientist rearranges the world using augmented reality
2002
- Joe Fabrizio, DSTO in South Australia
A smarter system of surveillance - Paris Goodsell, University of Adelaide
The best way to maintain rare species is to ensure neighbouring habitats are as close together as possible - Olivia Pallotta, Flinders University
Epidural simulator – anaesthetists can stop practising on orange’s
2001
- Justin Coombs, Flinders University
Super “bug” protects Australia’s wheat
2000
- David Bruce, University of South Australia
Predicting salinity onslaught - Dr Yasmin Edwards, Adelaide University
Why don’t we breathe ourselves to death - Rachel Melland , University of Adelaide
Fire destroys weed and saves biodiversity - Daniel Solomon, Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO), Adelaide
Meteor echoes used to improve Jindalee radar performance
1999
- Janet Bryan, CSIRO, Human Nutrition
Speedy thought may mean better memory for adults - Sherry Randhawa, Flinders University SA
A “gut” feeling of how your intestine works - Robyn Wallace, Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Genes and Epilepsy: How do they “fit’?
1998
- Helen Braithwaite, The Flinders University of South Australia
Conflict: what tactics should police avoid when attempting to defuse a conflict?
Victoria
2019
- Dale Robinson, The University of Melbourne
Minimising severe injury from blast events on military vehicles - Adam Culvenor, La Trobe University
For knee injuries, surgery may not be the best option - Blanca del Rosal Rabes, Swinburn University of Technology
Brain temperature can now be measured using light - Behzad Nematollahi, Swinburne University
Bendable, safe, long-lasting and green cement-free concrete - Susan Christo, The Peter Doherty Institute & The University of Melbourne
One step closer to understanding cancer-fighting immune cells - Mahdokht Shaibani, Monash University
Cheaper, more efficient lithium sulfur battery outperforms current electric car battery fourfold - Dwan Price, Deakin University
Peanut Allergy: a pain in the guts - Lauren Lawson, La Trobe Univcersity
Family matters in autism outcomes - Shwathy Ramesan, RMIT
Researchers use sound to deliver drugs - Sean Docking, La Trobe
- Lisseth Burbano-Portilla, University of Melbourne/Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
2018
- Andrew Ang
New coating cuts barnacle build-up to keep ships at sea longer - Marco Capelli, RMIT University
Using diamonds to watch brains at work - Andrew Casey, Monash University
The stars that should not exist - Amanda Franklin, EPA Victoria
Tattooed mantis shrimp shed light on powerful battles - Lauren Macreadie, CSIRO
Porous materials to revolutionise oxygen therapies - Michela Mariani, The University of Melbourne
Tasmania hosts threatened ancient cultural landscapes - Matias Maturana, The University of Melbourne
Diamond implants could control epileptic seizures - Reza Razzaghi, Monash University
Fixing blackouts faster by going back in time - Joseph J. Richardson, University of Melbourne
Could bionic plants clean up the planet? - Lincoln Tracy, Monash University
Naturally occurring hormone alters perception of pain
2017
- Deepti Aggarwal, University of Melbourne, Australia
Smart socks help physiotherapists treat patients remotely - Elizabeth Christie, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Testing for ovarian cancer chemotherapy resistance - Claire Foldi, Monash University
Boosting the brain’s reward system to treat anorexia - Priscilla Johnston, CSIRO
Sprayable soil cover to save farmers water - Jake Martin, Monash University
A wee problem: drugs from our urine are making fish less afraid of predators - Erin McGillick, Monash University/Hudson Institute of Medical Research
The light helping newborns breathe - Cara Timpani, Victoria University
Archived drug helps prevent Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy muscle loss in mice - Priyanka Reddy, La Trobe University and Agriculture Victoria
Early test for grass toxins to save animals, time and money - Muhammad Munir Sadiq, Monash University
Sponges to release CO2 where it’s needed - Pakorn Poksawat, RMIT University
Drones that learn to fly in windy conditions
2016
- Berkay Ozcelik, University of Melbourne, CSIRO
Curing blindness by repairing corneas with invisible films - Kathleen Beggs, Deakin University
Heating carbon fibre in the microwave - George Chen, The University of Melbourne
Turning wasted whey into food - Eric Pui Fung Chow, Alfred Health
HPV infection reduction in young men - Enrico Della Gaspera, RMIT University
Making cheaper electronics with a flash of light - Muhammad Awais Javed, Swinburne University of Technology
Tasty food stops bacteria from eating metal - Yugeesh Lankadeva, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
A novel tool to predict septic kidney damage - Han Lin, Swinburne University of Technology
Fast-charging, everlasting battery power from graphene - Chun Hin Ng, Monash University
Plastic ‘leaves’ turn water into fuel - Jaclyn Pearson, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, University of Melbourne
Never say die: sneaky, sweet talking bacteria - Samuel Skinner, The University of Melbourne
More water, less sludge - Amy Winship, Hudson Institute of Medical Research
A new and better treatment for uterine cancer
2015
- Ye Chen, Swinburne University of Technology
Dangerous liaisons – keeping the right distance important for immune cell surveillance - Alexander Davenport, Peter Mac Cancer Centre
Serial killers for cancer - Daniel Drumm, RMIT University
How are soccer balls improving solar cells? - Hosna Tashakkori, The University of Melbourne
3D mapping for indoor disaster management - Fatemeh Malekipour, The University of Melbourne
Young athletes, old joints - Sahar Naghashian, Deakin University
New materials can drive us into a changeable future - Philipp Reineck, RMIT University
Using nano-flashlights to see inside our cells - Ebonie Rio, Monash University
Brain training to give tendon pain the boot - Marta Rubio Martinez, CSIRO
“Game changing” crystals will clean our air - Adrian Lai, The University of Melbourne
Achilles heel putting the spring in your step
2014
- James Aridas, Monash University
Jetlag skin patch may prevent brain damage in newborns - Linden Servinis, Deakin University
Cars can be lighter, faster, stronger – but they need more arms
2013
- Hossein Mokhtarzadeh, The University of Melbourne
How ankles can save footballers’ knees - Alexe Bojovschi, RMIT University
Electric fishes spark safer power line technology - Meng (Wai) Woo, Monash University
Mixing drugs and alcohol for better asthma inhalers
2012
- Carolina Tallon, The University of Melbourne/Defence Materials Technology Centre
In London for dinner—with an Australian ceramic rocket - Marit Kramski, The University of Melbourne
Milk that protects against HIV - Nirajan Shiwakoti, Monash University
Ants predict human behaviour in an emergency
2011
- Prasanth Divakaran, The University of Melbourne/The Bureau of Meteorology
How ocean arteries carry life across the Indian Ocean - Lina Happo, The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research
Match your treatment to your cancer? - Lachlan Gray, Monash University/The Burnet Institute
Understanding the link between HIV and dementia - Brandon MacDonald, CSIRO’s Future Manufacturing Flagship/The University of Melbourne’s Bio21 Institute
Printing solar cells - Frank Will, Deakin University
Waste heat slashes fuel consumption - Louise van der Werff, CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering/Monash University
A smart bandage reveals healing
2010
- Andrew Dowdy, Bureau of Meteorology
Wind – the key factor for dangerous bushfire weather - Dave Ackland, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Melbourne
Join reversal eases arthritis - Bianca van Lierop, School of Chemistry, Monash University
Insulin that doesn’t need a fridge or a needle - David Floyd, Anglo-Australian Observatory /The University of Melbourne
How do black holes eat? - Colin Scholes, CRC for Greenhouse Gas Technologies
Cling wrap captures CO2 - Julien Ridoux, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, The University of Melbourne
As good as an atomic clock - Jacek Jasieniak, CSIRO Molecular and Health Technologies
Print your own lasers, lights and TV screens
2009
- Evan Kidd, La Trobe University
Imaginary friends, real benefits - Sophie Bestley, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research
Dinner for tuna: tracking tuna dining habits across the Indian Ocean - Sarah Everitt, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Monash University
Is your treatment working? Cancer scanner pinpoints dividing lung cancer cells - Fiona Hogan, Deakin University
Owl CSI: feathers and DNA reveal night secrets - Pippa Kay, Deakin University
- Emma Ryan-Weber, Swinburne University of Technology
Not enough carbon to light the early Universe - Lu Sun, Centre for Material and Fibre Innovation , Deakin University (UV Protection of Textiles with Nano Zinc Oxide) was selected but was unable to participate due to ill-health
2008
- Susan Angus, UNSW/University of Melbourne
Silicon back in the race for quantum computers - Andrew Briggs, University of Melbourne
Bone breaking tests - Catia Domingues, CSIRO Wealth from Oceans Flagship
Ocean warming on the rise - Jennifer Koplin, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Soy milk shouldn’t put you off. - Louisa Ludbrook, Prince Henry’s Institute
Clue to anti-male gene action: an extra gene can stop boys being boys - Janine Muller, CSIRO’s Australian Animal Health Laboratory
The future of foot-and-mouth disease control: new test makes vaccines an option
2007
- Natalie Borg, Monash University
Fats trigger immune defence - Jacqueline Burgess, La Trobe University
The Scent of worms: first steps to a machine to smell parasites in sheep poo - Christina Hall, The University of Melbourne
- Sandra Iuliano-Burns, The University of Melbourne / Austin Health
An Antarctic winter test for Vitamin D - Tu’uhevaha Kaitu’u-Lino, Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research
Women’s business reveals path to scar-free healing
2006
- Paul Cribb, The Exercise Metabolism Unit, Victoria University
More muscle, less body fat without dieting - Raymond Dagastine, University of Melbourne, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
More to droplets than meets the eye - Natalie Hannan Prince Henry’s Institute of Medical Research
How does an embryo find its way? - Kristian Jones, Monash University
Fighting septic shock - Jenny Martin, University of Melbourne
Promiscuous possums
2005
- Tom Karagiannis, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Smart bomb for cancer therapy - Mark Quigley, University of Melbourne
Did the earth move for you?
2004
- Graham Brodie, Australian CRC for Wood Innovations
Microwaving trees speeds up coffee table production - Jocelyn Evans, Melbourne University’s Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation (CCMC)
The fine art of stripping - Kirsten Parris, Deakin University
Frog sex in the city – tree frogs defy urban trend - Marie Pirotta, Melbourne GP and PhD student
Yoghurt won’t stop thrush
2003
- Adrian Dyer, La Trobe University
The significance of colour vision for bees - Bryan Fry, University of Melbourne
Ancient venom - Mick Moylan, University of Melbourne
Pollution’s sweet solution - Gideon Rosenbaum, Monash University
Migration of Mediterranean mountain ranges - Joanne Santini, La Trobe University
Appetite for arsenic
2002
- Grant Drummond, the Howard Florey Institute
Blood clots, heart attack and stroke - Malte Ebach, University of Melbourne
Are mass extinctions caused by asteroids, or the slow movement of continents - Josephine Forbes, the Baker Medical Research Institute
Common blood pressure therapy slows aging in diabetics - Georgina Kelly, Deakin University
Super steel lightens the load - Danielle Marotti, AgResearch New Zealand
Cows are fussy eaters too - Cathy Trott, University of Melbourne
What is dark matter and what role does it play in the universe? - Sarah Wilson, Melbourne University
The secret sex life of seaweed revealed
2001
- Dr Jason Beringer, Monash
Arctic plants warm up the earth - Dr Jennifer Callaway, Monash University
New stroke drug minimises brain damage - Matthew Jeffrey, Monash University
More gold less cyanide - Simon Lewis, Deakin University
Is it heroin or is it like flour - Erica Sloan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute
On the trail of breast cancer’s spread to bones
2000
- Camilla Brockett, Monash University
A new strategy for preventing hamstring strains - Jannene McBride, Monash University, Melbourne
Undersea volcanos unlock secrets of rich ore deposits - Melita Keywood, CSIRO Atmospheric Research, Melbourne
Air pollution : size counts - Paul Thomas, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Mutant mouse reveals key to brain disorder - Dennis Velakoulis, Mental Health Research Institute, Murdoch Institute, Melbourne
Brain changes occur during the onset of schizophrenia
1999
- Edmond Lascaris, Swinburne University of Technology
Mean green recycling machine
1998
- Jeff Boyle, CRC for Vaccine Technology
A new generation of vaccines is closer - Roderick Brown, La Trobe University
How does the Earth’s surface evolve? - Miodrag Dodic, Howard Florey Institute
High blood may have been programmed by events which occurred before the individual was born - Penny Fisher, Agriculture Victoria
All systems are glow in vertebrate pest control - Erol Harvey, Industrial Research Institute Swinburne University
Revolutionary new laser projection micromachining methods. - Lorraine Robb, Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
New insight into the cause of female infertility - Johan van Jaarsveld, University of Melbourne
Ancient Technology Could Solve Modern Environmental Problems
Western Australia
2019
- Akila Rekima, University of Western Australia.
New clues for allergy prevention by breast milk - Sophie Cross, Curtin University
Goannas return to mine sites - Alba Arteaga Claramunt, University of Western Australia.
Faecal pellets and food remains reveal what ghost bats eat in the Pilbara - Karina Khambatta, Curtin University
Is that plant healthy? - Charlotte Birkmanis, University of Western Australia.
Redrawing the lines of our marine parks for sharks - Kan Wang, Curtin University
- Vanessa Brown, University of Western Australia
- Calum Watt, Murdoch University
- Charlotte Sobey, CSIRO
- Kan Wang, Curtin University
- Dayna Cenin, MC/University of Western Australia
2018
- Amanda Barbosa, Murdoch University
Hidden koala blood parasites offer new clue for their illness - Adam Cross, Curtin University
Meat-eating plants need carefully managed fire to survive - Benjamin McKinley, Curtin University
Moon to reveal secrets of the Universe - Myles Murphy, University of Notre Dame Australia
Simple ‘speed read’ app can identify concussion in football - Simone Pedrini, Curtin University
Sharing the secret of designer seeds to improve native restoration - Ted Polglaze, University of Western Australia
Hard work in team sports—there’s more to it than how far you run - Sam Salman, University of Western Australia
Kid-friendly chocolate formula helps the medicine go down - Lauren Svejcar, Murdoch University
What’s the right pattern for plant restoration? - Susan Whiteley, Kings Park Science and the University of Western Australia
Freezing plants for the future - Wenhua Zhao. University of Western Australia
Modelling to keep offshore operations safe
2017
- Tracey Kreplins, Murdoch University
- Erin Kelty, The University of Western Australia
Helping heroin users have healthier babies - Christabel Khoo, Curtin University of Technology
Tongues give clues to snake sex secrets - Michelle Olaithe, University of Western Australia
- Sarah Sapsford, Murdoch University
- Georgina Sauzier, Curtin University
Detecting forged handwriting with light and statistics - Kimberley Wang, Telethon Kids Institute
Small babies and asthma in later life - Amanda Timler, University of Notre Dame
Who am I? How our perceived sporting ability influences our identity - Carol Wang, Edith Cowan University
- Sajni Gudka, University of Western Australia
2016
- Favil Singh, Edith Cowan University
Benefits of exercise done before prostate cancer surgery - Lucy Forman, Curtin University
Subtle Secrets of the Solar System - Bonnie Furzer, University of Western Australia
Strength and hyper mobility in children - Tegan Grace, The University of Notre Dame
Maternal hypertension and preeclampsia affect longitudinal motor development - Christine Groom, University of Western Australia
Community of Perth can help save Carnaby’s Cockatoo - Diego Milani, The University of Notre Dame
Neuroprotective properties of poly-arginine peptides - Charlotte Oskam, Murdoch University
The Hidden Bacterial World in Australian Ticks - Alison Ritchie, Curtin University
Pollinators are vital for reconnecting Perth’s threatened woodlands - Erica Suosaari, Bush Heritage Australia
Stromatolite Provinces of Hamelin Pool
2015
- Julie Ardley, Murdoch University
Bacteria to make the desert bloom - Zoe Richards, Western Australian Museum
Kimberley corals are true Aussie battlers - Hezekiah Babatunde, Edith Cowan University
What plant is that? – There’s an app for that - Bruno Buzatto, University of Western Australia
Strong frogs win the fight, but not the mating game - Sofie De Meyer, Murdoch University
Greener pastures for Australian sheep industry - Paola Chivers, University of Notre Dame, Australia
Tackling clumsiness may help improve bone health - Amir Karton, University of Western Australia
2D carbon set to speed up our smartphones - Stephanie Godfrey, Murdoch University
Social networking for lizards – when neighbours don’t become good friends - Joyce Ong, University of Western Australia
Mangrove Jack is all ears for warming oceans - Claire Ross, University of Western Australia
Rottnest Island: a safe-haven for tropical coral
2014
- Prue Cormie, Edith Cowan University
Prostate cancer survivors can improve their sex life at the gym - Francis Torres, University of Western Australia
A ‘tango’ between light and mirrors could help find signs of life on Mars, and identify minerals and water deposits here on Earth
2013
- Ruth Thornton, University of Western Australia
Sticky ear mystery solved
2012
- Aaron Stewart, CSIRO
Six-legged miners strike gold
2011
- Regina Belski, The University of Western Australia
A little lupin improves the bread of life - Barbara Wueringer, The University of Western Australia/The University of Queensland
Samurai of the sea
2010
- Naomi McSweeney, School of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Western Australia
Bacteria munch up alumina impurities
2009
- Fred Jourdan, Curtin University of Technology
Ancient eruptions warn of climate change and mass extinctions
2008
- Alasdair Dempsey, The University of Western Australia: Change your sidestep, save your knee
2006
- Emma Bartle, Centre for Forensic Science, The University of Western Australia
Taking the bull out of the china shop
2004
- Chris Clemente, University of Western Australia
The sport of lizards - Juliet Wege, Department of Conservation and Land Management (WA)
Locating the trigger to conservation
2001
- Donna Ramsey, The University of Western Australia
More mums can breast feed successfully - Kristen Warren, Murdoch University in WA
Saving orang-utans
2000
- Ben van Aarssen, Curtin University of Technology
Fossil molecules talk about the weather - Mathew Devenish, Curtin University of Technology, Perth
Researchers abandon human-like robots
1999
- Myra Keep, University of Western Australia
Making mountains: the wonderful world of plate collision
1998
- Louis Moresi, CSIRO Exploration and Mining
Geologists fascinated by the scum of the earth
Northern Territory
2019
- Cara Penton, Charles Darwin University Protecting Tiwi wildlife is a hollow argument
- Rebecca Rogers, Charles Darwin University
Bird conservation is literally on the radar
2012
- Emma Woodward, CSIRO Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge
Crocodile eggs measure river health
2011
- Anna Richards, CSIRO
Fire, carbon capture and the NT
2001
- Ben Hoffman, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems in Darwin
Healthy ants , healthy environment
Australian Capital Territory
2018
- Rachel Badlan, UNSW Canberra
The shape of a perfect storm: saving lives by predicting firestorms - Kiara Bruggeman, Australian National University
‘Trojan Horse’ to sneak medicine into brain after stroke - Benjamin Holman, NSW Department of Primary Industries
The colour of acceptable beef - Vi Kie Soo, Australian National University
Newer, lighter cars less recyclable - Dean Picone, Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania
Smarter measure of blood pressure to cut heart risk - Jiefei Wang, UNSW Canberra Trusted Autonomy Group
Autonomous drones that can ‘see’ and fly intelligently - Zeyu Xiao, National Wine and Grape Industry Centre, Charles Sturt University
Wine science: grapes could suffocate in dry spells
2014
- Niraj Lal, Australian National University
Making solar panels better with Buddhist singing bowls
2012
- Olivia Metcalf, The Australian National University
Video gaming addiction can control your thoughts
2011
- Charis Teh, The John Curtin School of Medical Research
Multi-layered armour protects body against immune failure - Daniel Bayliss, The Australian National University
A planet going the wrong way
2009
- Alexandra Post, Geoscience Australia
Life beneath the sheets: 9000 years in the dark
2008
- Chris Fulton, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies
Fin tips reveal the secret of underwater flight: Ten times faster than an Olympic swimmer - Maarten Kole, Australian National University
How brains go from digital to analogue - Nick Robins, Australian National University
Turning on the atom laser
2003
- Nerilie Abram, Australian National University
Fire – the new threat to coral reefs - Adrian Liston, Australian National University
New gene ‘Aire’ able to prevent diabetes - Ulrike Mathesius, Australian National University
Plants listen in on microbe Morse
2001
- Dr Graham Logan , GSO – Geoscience Australia
Fossil molecules help detect ET - Surendran Mahalingam and Dr Brett Lidbury firstly, John Curtin School of Medical Research (Australian National University)
Ross River virus tricks immune system
1999
- Paul Francis, Australia National University
Black Holes are Pink - Dr Keith Sircomb, Visiting Fellow, Geological Survey of Canada
Antarctica on the Gold Coast
1998
- Brad Pillans, CRC for Landscape Evolution and Mineral Exploration
Soil development at snails’ pace: a pioneering study of soil formation in north Queensland
Tasmania
2014
- Nick Roden, University of Tasmania and CSIRO
Acid oceans and a symphony
2013
- Aliaa Shallan, The University of Tasmania
Monitoring drugs at home, not the hospital
2012
- Nicole Kirchhoff, The University of Tasmania
Offshore fish farming produces bigger, healthier tuna
2010
- Natalia Galin, Institute for Marine and Antarctic Science, University of Tasmania
Measuring the climate on ice
2006
- Matthew Miller, University of Tasmania and CSIRO Food Futures
Patterson’s curse may be a saving grace for salmon
2004
- Karin Beaumont, University of Tasmania
Global climate change: a load of poo?
2003
- Roger Chung, University of Tasmania
Cure for brain injury – close at hand?
2000
- Stuart Newman, School of Zoology, University of Tasmania Hobart TAS
Cunning crustaceans beat ozone hole
1998
- Menna Jones, University of Tasmania
Australia’s Serengeti: Clash of the Marsupial Carnivores - Tas van Ommen, Australian Antarctic Division, Tasmania
A 1.2 kilometre deep ice core from Antarctica could tell us if our summers and winters are really getting warmer