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Professor Nalini Joshi from the University of Sydney is the 2025 NSW Scientist of the Year

The world-leading mathematician was one of 10 exceptional scientists, engineers and teachers honoured at the 2025 Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering, held at Government House Sydney on Wednesday 19 November.

2025 NSW Scientist of the Year, Professor Nalini Joshi, receives her trophy from the Hon Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology