The Defence Science and Technology Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in Safeguarding Australia has been awarded to the Cross Domain Desktop Compositor.
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
![Defence scientist Mark Beaumont. Defence scientist Mark Beaumont.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/Eureka%20400x300.png?itok=3m5oNBsA)
![Defence's semi-automated explosive ordnance inerting capability](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/Comcare-400x300.png?itok=Ai8raW1F)
Defence's robotic ordnance-handling facility has enhanced safety by removing humans from hazardous situations.
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Defence Scientist, Dr Sylvie Perreau, has been awarded the 2020 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science, for her excellence in signal processing and wireless networks within highly classified environments both nationally and internationally.
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Less than three years into her professional career, Amy Stringfellow has been awarded the ADM Women in Defence 'Rising Star' award for her achievements in Defence science.
![Dr Renée Webster’s analytical chemistry research is contributing to the safe and effective use of fuels by Defence. Dr Renée Webster’s analytical chemistry research is contributing to the safe and effective use of fuels by Defence.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/Renee%20Webster%20400x300.jpg?itok=H5jyjsf1)
Defence scientist Dr Renée Webster has been awarded a prize for excellence by the National Measurement Institute (NMI) in recognition of her significant contribution to analytical chemistry.
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DST's Dr Dale Lambert is one of a number of public servants to have been awarded a Public Service Medal in 2020 for outstanding public service.
![(l-r) Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro, Member for Fisher, Queensland, Mr Andrew Wallace MP, Research Leader, Intelligence Analytic Survaliance Space Division Dr Neil Gordon and Secretary for Defence Greg Moriarty during the 2019 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science at the Ngunnawal Theatrette, Canberra.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/Ministers%20Achievement%20Award%20400x300.png?itok=CMCXD3Ir)
Dr Neil Gordon has been awarded the 2019 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for his research that led to one of most important surveillance algorithms of the past 50 years.
![Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro presents the Eureka prize to Team Grey Scan Chief Defence Scientist Professor Tanya Monro presents the Eureka prize to Team Grey Scan](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/eureka-400x300.png?itok=Pbpl6aHq)
A University of Tasmania team has won a Eureka Prize for the development of the world's first trace detection device that can identify inorganic explosives in under a minute.
![CDS Tanya Monro has won the South Australia Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/cds_excellence_award_400x300.jpg?itok=hYZm0tiJ)
Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro has won the South Australia Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership.
![Olivia Samardzic and Michael Gillyon demonstrating EAGLE](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/EAGLE-Samardzic-400x300.jpg?itok=0SBxgo76)
Dr Olivia Samardzic has received the Public Service Medal for her contribution to providing the ADF with superior operational capability.