Over the last four years, Dr Stephen Sun has become DSTG's resident subject matter expert in the assessment of the quality, and hence reliability, of aerospace components fabricated using additive manufacturing. Learn more about this exciting area of research.
Our high achievers
DSTG scientists and engineers are frequently recognised for their achievements in helping to safeguard Australia with defence science innovation.
You can browse news articles celebrating our recent high achievers below.
Latest recipients
Chief Defence Scientist Fellowship
Since their discovery in 2011, self-healing vitrimer polymers have been shown to address the limitations of both thermoset and thermoplastic materials. It’s an application that is not well understood and offers exciting opportunities for Defence.
Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) Capability Award
Two vastly different but equally significant contributions by DSTG teams to Defence capability have been acknowledged through prestigious Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF) Capability Awards.
Gus Schaefer Award
Could her Masters degree in theoretical physics be put to good use in Defence? That's what Cara Faulkner wondered as she applied for a position in the 2022 Defence Graduate Program intake, culminating in her receiving the Gus Schaefer Award.
Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) Fellowship
Dr Ismail Shakeel recently completed a Chief Defence Scientist (CDS) Fellowship, during which he made significant contributions to the field of "Trainable Radios" that use artificial intelligence to autonomously optimise radio frequency (RF) communications in contested environments.
2023 Innovation and Intrapreneurship in Government: Women in Innovation
When a young Franke Agenbag searched for constellations in the night sky, she could never have imagined she would grow up to send capability into space.
Defence Commendation
Australia's Chief Defence Scientist has presented a Defence Commendation to Professor Javaan Chahl, DSTG Joint Chair of Sensor Systems at the University of South Australia (UniSA).
Eureka Prize
The MetaSteerers team awarded the 2023 Department of Defence Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia.
National and SME Innovation Award
A new robust, lightweight device that is suitable for fitment to aircraft and able to deliver vital stress data in real time has taken out the National and SME Innovation Awards at the Australian International Airshow.
Defence Minster’s Award for Achievement in Science and Technology
Defence operations analyst Dr Alexander Kalloniatis is the 2021 recipient of the Defence Minster's Award for Achievement in Science and Technology.
