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.
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
ADM Women in Defence 'Rising Star' award
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.
National Measurement Institute (NMI) Prize
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.
Public Service Medal
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.
Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science
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.
Eureka Prize
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.
Excellence in Women's Leadership
Chief Defence Scientist Tanya Monro has won the South Australia Award for Excellence in Women's Leadership.
Public Service Medal
Dr Olivia Samardzic has received the Public Service Medal for her contribution to providing the ADF with superior operational capability.
DMTC Early Career Research
DST's Brodie McDonald has been awarded an Early Career Research award by the Defence Materials Technology Centre for his contributions to vehicle survivability.
Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science
Dr Andrew Piotrowski has won the 2018 Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science for his innovative work in developing force protection systems.
