STEM Careers | Fuel your future: Running jets on algae
Renée Webster
Meet Renée Webster, a Defence scentist that keeps Australia's defences moving. Renée specialises in testing fuels for potential contaminants that could cause engine damage, all while delving into the world of alternative fuel sources.
Could our military assets—jets, tanks, submarines—rely on algae or sugar cane-derived fuel in times of crisis?
"The cool thing that I love about analytical chemistry is that you can apply it to any area. People always need to know what their stuff is and how much stuff they have," she says.
Women's Science Careers
Renée's journey began with a chemistry degree from Monash University, leading her to diverse projects across Australia, spanning environmental studies, forensics, and food science. Today, she's a full-time researcher at Defence Science and Technology, and undertaking a PhD at Monash University.
