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.
Latest recipients
2013 Jaap Schijve Award
DSTO's Dr Chris Wallbrink is the first Australian to receive the international Jaap Schijve award for young aeronautical engineers.
Second Best Paper Award at Land Warfare Conference 2012
Minister Warren Snowdon presented awards for best papers and best scientific poster.
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.
2012 TTCP Award
Nineteen past and present Defence Science and Technology (DSTO) staff members were recognised for their international collaboration in 2012.
2012 Secretary of Defence Fellowship
Dr Elena Mazourenko is the winner of the 2012 Secretary of Defence Fellowship.
2011 Minister's Achievement Award in Defence Science
Dr Cheng Anderson is the 2011 winner of the Minister's Achievement Award in Defence Science.
2011 TTCP Award
Twenty past and present Defence Science and Technology (DSTO) staff members were recognised for their international collaboration in 2011.
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.