Dr Alex Zelinsky has been awarded the 2013 Pearcey Medal.
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.
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![Dr Alex Zelinsky, after receiving the Pearcey Medal, with Senator Kate Lundy. Dr Alex Zelinsky, after receiving the Pearcey Medal, with Senator Kate Lundy.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/photo-cds-with-pearcey-medal-400x300.jpg?itok=-jdRZ2Ic)
![Dr Chris Wallbrink, research scientist with DSTO, has won the 2013 Jaap Schijve Award for outstanding contribution to the scientific advancement of managing fatigue and damage tolerance in aircraft. Portrait of Chris Wallbrink, recipient of the 2013 Jaap Schijve Award.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/chris-wallbrink-400.jpg?itok=8jDcVEN4)
2013 Jaap Schijve Award
DSTO's Dr Chris Wallbrink is the first Australian to receive the international Jaap Schijve award for young aeronautical engineers.
![The DMTC sponsored the awards at the Land Warfare Conference 2012 Land Warfare Conference 2012](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/lwc_2012.jpg?itok=6KHZHLuX)
Second Best Paper Award at Land Warfare Conference 2012
Minister Warren Snowdon presented awards for best papers and best scientific poster.
![DSTO's Dr Allan Paull receives the von Karman Award for International Co-operation in Aeronautics. DSTO's Dr Allan Paull receives the von Karman Award for International Co-operation in Aeronautics.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/award-for-hypersonics-collaboration-400x300.jpg?itok=43LXVe9T)
2012 Von Karman Award
Defence Science and Technology's (DSTO's) Dr Allan Paull receives the von Karman Award for International Co-operation in Aeronautics.
![DSTO logo](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/dsto-placeholder-400x300_2.jpg?itok=WYmQ9qhf)
2012 TTCP Award
Nineteen past and present Defence Science and Technology (DSTO) staff members were recognised for their international collaboration in 2012.
![Acting Chief Defence Scientist Dr Warren Harch, Dr Elena Mazourenko and Secretary of Defence Mr Duncan Lewis. Acting Chief Defence Scientist Dr Warren Harch, Dr Elena Mazourenko and Secretary of Defence Mr Duncan Lewis.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/harch-mazourenko-lewis-opt%5B1%5D.jpg?itok=fU93RH1F)
2012 Secretary of Defence Fellowship
Dr Elena Mazourenko is the winner of the 2012 Secretary of Defence Fellowship.
![L to R: Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science 2011 awardee Cheng Anderson, Secretary of the Department of Defence Duncan Lewis. L to R: Minister for Defence Science and Personnel Warren Snowdon, Minister's Award for Achievement in Defence Science 2011 awardee Cheng Anderson, Secretary of the Department of Defence Duncan Lewis.](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/cheng-anderson-award-opt.jpg?itok=NFWBeRLL)
2011 Minister's Achievement Award in Defence Science
Dr Cheng Anderson is the 2011 winner of the Minister's Achievement Award in Defence Science.
![20 DSTO researchers receive 2011 TTCP awards DSTO logo](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/dsto-placeholder-400x300_1.jpg?itok=OkOS---p)
2011 TTCP Award
Twenty past and present Defence Science and Technology (DSTO) staff members were recognised for their international collaboration in 2011.
![Loris Molent, recipient of the 2010 Minister’s Award for Achievement in Defence Science Loris Molent](https://www.dst.defence.gov.au/sites/default/files/styles/general_thumb_180x140/public/articles/news/molent-400x300.jpg?itok=yK43oVZ7)
2010 Minister's Achievement Award in Defence Science
On Friday 29 October, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, presented international awards to 13 Australian defence scientists whose research has significantly enhanced Defence capabilities.