NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering: 2015-2023
2023
| Category | Winner | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Trevor McDougall AC | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Dr Anthony B. Murphy | CSIRO |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Shinichi Nakagawa FRSN | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Catherine Sherrington | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Distinguished Professor Jie Lu AO | University of Technology Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Biological Sciences) | Dr Deborah Burnett | Garvan Institute of Medical Research |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences) | Dr Change Xu | The University of Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Michael J. Biercuk | The University of Sydney |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Jodi Rowley | Australian Museum and UNSW Sydney |
| Innovation in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Technology (STEM) Teaching in NSW | Annie-Louise Martin | PLC Sydney |
2022
| Category | Winner | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Glenda Halliday AC | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Professor Geordie Williamson | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Distinguished Professor Michelle Leishman | Macquarie University |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Justin Yerbury AM | University of Wollongong |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Professor Anna Giacomini | University of Newcastle |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Biological Sciences) | Dr Sudarshini Ramanathan | The University of Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences) | Dr Jiao Jiao Li | University of Technology Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Luke Wolfenden | University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Professor David Eldridge | NSW Department of Planning and Environment and UNSW Sydney |
| Innovation in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Technology (STEM) Teaching in NSW | Mr Ian Preston | Murrumbidgee Regional High School |
2021
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Jim Patrick AO | Cochlear Limited and Macquarie University |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Professor Shujun Zhang | University of Wollongong |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Peter Steinberg | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Scientia Professor Gregory Dore | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Distinguished Professor Fang Chen | University of Technology Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Biological Sciences) | Dr Louise Causer | UNSW Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences) | Associate Professor Rona Chandrawati | UNSW Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Scientia Professor Richard Bryant AC FAA FASSA FAPS FAHMS | UNSW Sydney |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Mr Nicholas Carlile MSc | NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Terence O’Dwyer | NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment |
| Innovation in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Technology (STEM) Teaching in NSW | Cassandra Portelli | Hunter School of the Performing Arts |
2020
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Edward Holmes | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Dist. Professor Sue O’Reilly AM FAA FMSA FGSAu FRSN DHC | Macquarie University |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Ian J. Wright FAA | Macquarie University |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Dist. Professor Antoine van Oijen | University of Wollongong |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Merlin Crossley | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Distinguished Professor Zaiping Guo | University of Wollongong |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Biological Sciences) | Dr Rachael Gallagher | Macquarie University |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences) | Dr Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina | UNSW Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Ewa Goldys FOSA FTSE FSPIE FRSN | The University of Sydney |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr David Hopkins | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Innovation in Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Technology (STEM) Teaching in NSW | Sophie Poisel | Emanuel School |
2019
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Scientia Professor Rose Amal AC | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Professor Nalini Joshi | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor David Keith | UNSW Sydney and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Susan Clark FAA | Garvan Institute of Medical Research and UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Professor Albert Y. Zomaya | The University of Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Biological Sciences) | Dr Angelica Merlot | UNSW Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year (Physical Sciences) | Dr Neeraj Sharma | UNSW Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Stephanie Watson | The University of Sydney |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr John Wiggers | Hunter New England Local Health District |
| Innovation in Science or Mathematics Teaching in NSW | Mr Stuart Garth | Redeemer Baptist School |
2018
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Laureate Professor Nicholas J. Talley AC MD PhD | The University of Newcastle |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Professor Dietmar Muller | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Alex McBratney | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics | Professor Richard Harvey AM FAA FAHMS FRS | UNSW Sydney/Victor Chang Institute |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Professor Branka Vucetic | The University of Sydney |
| Energy Innovation in NSW | Dr Xiaojing Hao | UNSW Sydney |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year | Dr James (Mac) Shine | The University of Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Tony Weiss AM FRSC FTSE FRACI FRSN FAIMBE FAICD FBSE FTERM | The University of Sydney |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Cathy Offord | Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust |
| Innovation in Science or Mathematics Teaching in NSW | Mrs Heidi Hammond | East Hills Girls Technology High School |
2017
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Gordon Wallace AO, FAA, FTSE, FIOP, FRACI | University of Wollongong |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry or Physics | Professor Trevor McDougall FAA, FRS | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Medical Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Sally Dunwoodie | Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Edward Holmes FAA, FRS | UNSW Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Associate Professor Sarah Johnson | University of Newcastle |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year | Dr Susan Hua | University of Newcastle |
| Energy Innovation in NSW | Dr Brett Hallam | UNSW Sydney |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Maria Kavallaris FAHMS | UNSW Sydney and Children's Cancer Institute |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Wayne O’Connor | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics Teaching in NSW | Mr Brett Mckay | Kirrawee High School |
2016
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Rick Shine AM | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry & Physics | Professor Joss Bland-Hawthorn | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor David James | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Mike Archer AM | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information & Communications Technologies | Professor Toby Walsh | University of New South Wales |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year | Dr Elizabeth New Dr Muireann Irish | The University of Sydney University of New South Wales |
| Innovation in NSW Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Lukas Van Zwieten | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics Teaching in NSW | Mrs Nikki Zimmerman | Kambala School |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Helen Christensen | Black Dog Institute |
| Energy Innovation in NSW | Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin | University of Newcastke |
2015
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Laureate Professor Scott Sloan AO | University of Newcastle |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry & Physics | Scientia Professor Victor Flambaum | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Scientia Professor George Paxinos AO | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Emeritus Professor John Patrick | University of Newcastle |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies | Scientia Professor Mark Bradford | University of New South Wales |
| NSW Early Career Researcher of the Year | Dr Michael Bowen | The University of Sydney |
| Innovation in Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Hutton Oddy | NSW Department of Primary Industries |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education in NSW | Ms Sheila Pooviah Mr Eddie Woo | James Ruse Agricultural HS Cherrybrook Technology HS |
| Leadership in Innovation in NSW | Professor Christoph Arns | University of New South Wales |
NSW Science & Engineering Awards: 2008-2014
2014
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Mark Westoby | Macquarie University |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry & Physics | Professor Kostya (Ken) Ostrikov | CSIRO |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Nick Talley | University of Newcastle |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Benjamin Oldroyd | The University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies | Professor Salah Sukkarieh | The University of Sydney |
| Emerging Research | Associate Professor Andrea Morello | University of New South Wales |
| Innovation in Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Peter Freewater | Greater Sydney Local Land Services |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education | Ms Alice Leung | Merrylands High School |
| Renewable Energy Innovation | Professor Behdad Moghtaderi | University of Newcastle |
2013
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Laureate Professor Graeme Jameson | University of Newcastle |
| Emerging Research | Scientia Professor Justin Gooding | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular, Medical, Veterinary and Genetics) | Professor Katharina Gaus | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Ecology, Environmental, Agricultural and Organismal) | Professor Robert Park | University of Sydney |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies | Professor Martina Stenzel | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Physics | Professor John Webb | University of New South Wales |
| Innovation in Public Sector Science and Engineering | Adjunct Professor Harvey Dillon | National Acoustic Laboratory |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education | Ms Nicolette Hilton | Uralla Central School |
| Renewable Energy Innovation | Professor Thomas Maschmeyer | University of Sydney |
2012
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Laureate Professor John Aitken | University of Newcastle |
| Emerging Research | Professor Peter Robinson | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Human and Animal Health) | Laureate Professor Paul Foster | University of Newcastle |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Plant, Agriculture and Environment) | Dr Angela Moles | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Biological Sciences (Plant, Agriculture and Environment) | Associate Professor Emma Johnston | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies | Scientia Professor Andrew Dzurak | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Matthew England | University of New South Wales |
| Excellence in Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Physics | Professor Chris Tiney | University of New South Wales |
| Innovation in Public Sector Science and Engineering | Dr Neil Saintilan | Office of Environment and Heritage |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education | Dr Kenneth Silburn | Casula High School |
| Renewable Energy Innovation | Professor Guoxiu Wang | University of Technology, Sydney |
2011
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons | University of New South Wales |
| Climate Change and Environment | Scientia Professor Stuart Wenham | University of New South Wales |
| Biomedical Sciences and Engineering | Professor Michelle Haber | University of New South Wales |
| Engineering and Information and Communications Technology | Professor Chengqi Zhang | University of Technology, Sydney |
| Emerging Research | Scientia Professor Rose Amal | University of New South Wales |
| Emerging Research | Dr Matthew Todd | University of Sydney |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics education | Ms Judith Bertolin | NSW Department of Education and Communities |
| Innovation in Science and Mathematics education | Mrs Lesley Wright | Gresford Public School |
| Innovation in Public Sector Sciences and Engineering | Dr John Leys | NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet |
| Invention | Professor Thorsten Trupke | University of New South Wales |
| Invention | Professor Geoff Smith | University of Technology, Sydney |
| Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy | Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons | University of New South Wales |
| Plant and Animal Research | Professor Richard Shine | University of Sydney |
2010
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte | University of Sydney |
| Biomedical Sciences | Professor Parminder Sachdev | University of New South Wales |
| Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences | Scientia Professor Aibing Yu | University of New South Wales |
| Environment, Water and Climate Change Sciences | Dr Melanie Bishop | Macquarie University |
| Environment, Water and Climate Change Sciences | Professor Andrew Pitman | University of New South Wales |
| Leadership in teaching Secondary Science and/or Mathematics | Mrs Mia Sharma | International Grammar School |
| Physics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Astronomy | Professor Bryan Gaensler | University of Sydney |
| Plant and Animal Sciences | Professor Christopher Dickman | University of Sydney |
2009
| Catergory | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Stephen Simpson | University of Sydney |
| Biomedical Sciences | Professor Jurgen Gotz | University of Sydney |
| Engineering, Maths and Computer Sciences | Professor Gernot Heiser | University of New South Wales |
| Environment, Water and Climate Change Sciences | Professor Brett Neilan | University of New South Wales |
| Leadership in Teaching Secondary Science and Mathematics | Mr William Adams | Orange High School |
| Physics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Astronomy | Associate Professor Linlin Ge | University of New South Wales |
| Plant and Animal Sciences | Professor Stephen Simpson | University of Sydney |
2008
| Category | Name | Institution/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Scientist of the Year | Professor Martin Green | University of New South Wales |
| Biomedical Sciences | Professor Phillip Hogg | University of New South Wales |
| Chemistry | Professor Gordon Wallace | University of Wollongong |
| Computing Sciences | Dr Chris Nicol | National ICT Australia (NICTA) |
| Engineering Sciences | Professor Veena Sahajwalla | University of New South Wales |
| Environment, Water and Climate Change Sciences | Professor Martin Green | University of New South Wales |
| Leadership in Secondary Science Teaching | Dr Mark Butler | Gosford High School |
| Mathematical Sciences | Professor Matt Wand | University of Wollongong |
| Physics and Astronomy | Professor Ben Eggleton | University of Sydney |
| Plant and Animal Sciences | Dr Peter Kirkland | NSW Department of Primary Industries |