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Alumni Awards

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Congratulations to our 2024 Alumni Award recipients

The achievements of 11 outstanding Flinders University graduates, across a range of career paths, industries and community involvement, have been acknowledged in the 2024 Flinders University Alumni Awards.

The Flinders University Alumni Awards acknowledge the significant contributions made by our graduates to the community, the University or within their chosen field, locally, nationally and internationally.

Convocation Medallist

Dr Ruth Mitchell

Dr Brendan Nelson AO

BM, BS '83, DUniversity '11

Awarded for outstanding leadership and impact in the public and private sectors.

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Distinguished Alumni awardees

Anastasia Bougesis

Catherine Fitzgerald

BA '82, BA(Hons) '89

Awarded for distinguished contribution to South Australian theatre and performance, including the promotion of diverse communities.

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Felicity Crowther

Professor Tom Gordon

PhD(Med) '87, DM '96

Awarded for distinguished leadership, innovation, and research in the field of human autoimmunity.

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Dr James Doube AAM

Lauren Hillman

BA '00, BA(Hons) '02

Awarded for distinguished leadership in the South Australian screen sector and for supporting emerging on-screen artists.

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Dr David Jeffery

Simon Schrapel AM

MPolAdmin '05

Awarded for distinguished contribution to social justice locally and nationally through welfare organisations, programs, and initiatives.

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Hannah Kent

Greg Taylor

BCom '05

Awarded for distinguished leadership and commitment to creating a sustainable, ethical business and supporting entrepreneurs.

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Helen Leake AM

Professor Anthony Williams      

PhD(PhysSc) '85

Awarded for distinguished research leadership in subatomic physics.


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Early Career Alumni awardees

Laura Drexler

Sara Carrison

BMedSc(VisSc),MOpt '19

Awarded for significant contribution to First Nations’ eye health and advocating for a culturally safe and inclusive environment within the profession.


 

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Dr Brittany Johnson

Thao Hoang

MSW '21

Awarded for significant service in the field of child protection, focusing on families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.



 

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Anthony Robinson

Dr Xuan Luo    

DipCommInfTech '08, BHumNut '12, MBiotechSt '14, PhD(Med) '19

Awarded for significant contributions to the fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology and as an advocate for sustainable manufacturing in the healthcare sector.

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Anthony Robinson

Dr Emad Roshandel    

PhD '23

Awarded for significant research expertise in electrical and electronic engineering to support the development and commercialisation of new technologies and innovations.


 

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Previous Convocation Medal recipients

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Cav. Maurice Crotti AO BA '71 Awarded for his outstanding entrepreneurship and ambassadorship for food manufacturing, export and economic development in SA.

Professor Maria Makrides BNutDiet(GradEntry) '91, PhD(Med) '95 Awarded for her outstanding leadership in translational nutrition research in the fields of pregnancy and perinatal health aimed at improving maternal-infant outcomes.

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Dr Ruth Mitchell BM, BS(GradEntry) '07 Awarded for her outstanding contributions to the global community through humanitarian services and activism as a member of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN).

Professor Justine Smith AM PhD(Med) '99 Awarded for her outstanding leadership in the field of ophthalmology, serving as a tireless mentor and role-model for young clinician-scientists, especially women. 

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Dr Rosemary Brooks OAM PhD(Hums) ’79 Awarded for her outstanding commitment to tertiary education, particularly to students in a residential college setting, and in recognition of her significant pro bono legal work and community service.

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Sarah Brown AM GradDipHlthAdmin '15 Awarded for her outstanding contribution to community health, remote area nursing and the advancement of independent Aboriginal community controlled health initiatives.

Professor Jamie Cooper AO BMBS '80 Awarded for his outstanding contribution to national and international intensive care medicine, particularly in the field of traumatic brain injury.

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Professor Anne Kavanagh BMBS ’87 Awarded for her outstanding leadership and the advancement of research and knowledge on health inequities particularly the health of people with disabilities.

Dr Olivia Samardzic PSM BSc(Hons) '90, PhD(SE) '96 Awarded for her outstanding contribution to the national and international science, technology, engineering and mathematics community. In particular, her significant service to science and technology in support of the Australian Defence Force.

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Dr Garry Karner BSc(Hons) ’75, for his leadership and the advancement of fundamental geological research, the advancement of professional practice through development of the Quantitative Basin Analysis software and for being a relentless champion and mentor of young research scientists.


Professor Karen Reynolds GradCertTertEd’98,
for her outstanding contributions to the University, South Australia and internationally through the Medical Device Partnering Program and as a leader in the field of biomedical engineering more widely, as well as a champion of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine.

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Dr Lam Minh Yen MSC(HS) (Res) '02, for her considerable contribution, leadership and advancement of professional practice in the research and treatment of tropical diseases.

Professor Craig T Simmons FTSE PhD (SE) '97, for his substantial and outstanding contributions to leadership and the advancement of knowledge, professional practice and community service in groundwater science, education, management and policy.

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Dr Wenju Cai, PhD EarthSc ’93, Director, Centre for Southern Oceans Research, CSIRO.  For leadership and advancement of knowledge in the field of ocean and atmospheric science. (2016)

Junling Liu, BTeach MIntBusAdmin, Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer of Chinese online retailer, Yihaodian, for outstanding contribution, internationally, in the areas of leadership and the advancement of professional practice in online retailing. (2013)

Professor Stephen Buckman AM, BSc BSc(Hons) PhD, School Director, Atomic and Molecular Physics Laboratory, Australian National University and Research Director, Centre for Antimatter - Matter Studies, for outstanding and sustained leadership and contributions locally, nationally and internationally in the field of Antimatter – Matter interactions. (2012)

Dr Craig Roberts, BSc, BSc (Hons), PhD PhysSc, Senior Scientist and Leader of the Theory Group, Argonne National Laboratory, Illinois, USA, for outstanding leadership and contributions internationally in Hadron Physics. (2009)

Professor Terence Tao,BSc, BSc (Hons), MSc Flin, PhD Princeton, Department of Mathematics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), for outstanding achievement and contribution internationally to mathematics. (2008)

Dr Michael Fenech, PhD Flin, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO Human Nutrition, Adelaide, foroutstanding leadership in, and contribution to, the international field of environmental health science. (2007)

Anne Morris, BNgEd Sturt CAE, MPHC Flin, International humanitarian worker, for outstanding leadership in, and contribution to, humanitarian work in Africa and the Middle East. (2006)

Professor David Nunan, PhD Flin, Chair Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of the English Centre, the University of Hong Kong; President, and Dean of the Graduate School of Education, Anaheim University, California, for outstanding achievement and contribution internationally to the profession of Teaching of English as a Second Language. (2006)

Mr Neil Mules AO, BA Hons Humanities GradDipEd Flin, Australian Ambassador to Mexico, for excellent contribution to and outstanding achievement in diplomacy on behalf of Australia. (2005)

Ms Bernadette McMenamin AO, BA SocSc Flin, Founder, Child Wise Ltd, for outstanding achievement in child protection and service to the community. (2004)

Professor Philip Bourne, BSc BSc Hons PhD Flin, Department of Pharmacology at the University of California San Diego, Director of Integrative Biosciences at the San Diego Supercomputer Center, for outstanding leadership in the advancement of professional practice in Science. (2004)

Margy Burn, BA Flin DipLibSt Adel, Assistant Director-General, Australian Collections and Reader Services, National Library of Australia, Canberra. (2003)

Dr Peter Mansfield, BMBS Flin, Medical Practitioner, campaigner against inappropriate marketing of pharmaceuticals. (2003)

Ms Noni Hazlehurst AM, BA Flin, actor, television host, children's issues and environmental activist. (2002)

Mario Andreacchio, BA Flin, film producer, director, screenwriter. (2002)

Mem Fox AM, DipT (Drama) Rose Bruford College London BA BEd Flin GradDip (Language Arts)UniSA DLitt (honoris causa)Woll, author and educator. (2001)

John Moriarty AM, BA Flin DUniv UniSA, Chairman, Jumbana Pty Ltd. (2001)

Professor Leanna Read, BSc Hons Adel PhD Flin, CEO, CRC for Tissue Growth and Repair. (2000)

Dr Rodney Watkins, BAppSc MAppSc Melb LOSc VCOP DIC London PhD Flin, CEO Scan Optics Pty Ltd. (2000)

Dr Christopher Baggoley, BSocAdmin BMBS Flin, Director, Emergency Medicine, Flinders Medical Centre and Ashford Hospital. (1999)

Gale Edwards, BA Flin BEd Adel Director's Course NIDA, International Theatre Director. (1999)

Susan Tanner, BA (Hons) Flin, Australian Ambassador to Chile. (1998)

Professor Carl Bridge, BA Syd PhD Flin, Head Sir Robert Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, University of London. (1997)

Associate Professor Timothy Roberts, BSc Adel PhD Flin,Biological Sciences, The University of Newcastle. (1996)

Dr Don Russell, BEc Flin MEc ANU PhD LSE, Australian Ambassador to the United States of America. (1995)

Professor Rodney Brooks, BSc (Hons) MSc Flin PhD Stanf, Head Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (1994)

Professor Anwar Waqar, MSc Punj PhD Flin, Chairman, Faculty of Biochemistry, Aga Khan University, Pakistan. (1993)

Dr Joseph Smith, BA MA Flin PhD Adel, QE II Fellow in Philosophy. (1992)

Professor Anthony Thomas, PhD Flin DSc Adel FAA, Elder Professor of Physics, The University of Adelaide. (1991)

Previous Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

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Professor Robyn Clark DipAppSc(Nurs) '86, BNg(PostReg) '94 Awarded for her distinguished contribution to research that is improving access to evidence-based cardiovascular care for underserviced and disadvantaged populations.

Professor Bogda Koczwara AM BM, BS '90 Awarded for her distinguished leadership in the medical oncology profession and health services research.

Emily Korir GradCertDisSt '16 Awarded for her distinguished leadership and advocacy, through lived experience, in supporting people with a disability and in recognition of volunteer work in Africa to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Dr Michael C Smith GradCertPHCDev '12, PhD(BiomedEng) '16 Awarded for his distinguished contribution to the health and wellbeing of people in remote Aboriginal desert communities through the design and support of water-treatment systems for medical dialysis services.

Professor Cassandra Szoeke BM, BS(GradEntry) '99 Awarded for her distinguished leadership in dementia, women’s health research, and the influence of policy and guidelines internationally to improve healthy ageing.

Professor Simone Ulalka Tur MEdSt '02, PhD(EHLT) '18 Awarded for her distinguished leadership in Indigenous advocacy both within South Australia and nationally, through art and education.

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Anastasia Bougesis BHlthSc(Paramedic) '10, BNg(GradEntry) '12 Awarded for her distinguished leadership  in disaster relief, both as a volunteer and employee, bringing together a passion for emergency management, community service and women in leadership.

Felicity Crowther BDisComRehab '12 Awarded for her distinguished leadership and advocacy in driving an inclusive practice for people with an intellectual disability in South Australia.

Dr James Doube AAM BSc '96, BM, BS(GradEntry) '02 Awarded for his distinguished contribution to rural and remote medicine and environmental conservation efforts.

Dr David Jeffery BTech(Forensic&AnalyticalChem) '01, BSc(Hons) '02, PhD(Chem) '05 Awarded for his distinguished contribution to grape and wine research and teaching.

Hannah Kent BCreatArts '07, BCreatArts(Hons) '09 Awarded for her distinguished service to arts and culture as a writer and champion of emerging literary talent in Australia. 

Helen Leake AM BA ’83 Awarded for her distinguished service to, and continuous fostering of, business and innovation within the film industry.

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Lee Cumberlidge BCulT ’00 Awarded for his distinguished leadership, creativity and commitment to arts management and artists, and for bringing innovative projects to life for audiences to enjoy

Professor Rosalie Grivell BMBS ’98 Awarded for her distinguished contribution to medicine both as an educator and researcher in women’s health, and for her influential advocacy of South Australia’s abortion law.

Leanne Liddle LLB/LP (GradEntry) ’04 Awarded for her distinguished leadership and commitment to justice over the past 30 years including the Aboriginal Justice Agreement for the Northern Territory.

Dr Christopher McGowan PhD(HlthSc) ’17 Awarded for his distinguished contribution to the health and human services sectors for over 30 years through professional and humanitarian activities.

Associate Professor Elspeth McInnes AM BA(Hons) ’91, PhD(SS) ’01 Awarded for her distinguished contribution to research, teaching and advocacy on the impact of violence and abuse on children and parenting.

Elizabeth Naumczyk BA ’76 Awarded for her distinguished leadership and international impact as a prominent law librarian in establishing three research law libraries in Australia, The Netherlands and Singapore.

Richard Stokes BA ’80, DipEd ‘81 Awarded for his distinguished leadership within the boarding school industry through the creation of the Australian Boarding Schools Association.

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David Tarnda Copley DipAppSc(DevDis) '88, BNg(GradEntry) '08, GradDipMentHlthNg '09 Awarded for his distinguished leadership in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, research and practice. With a focus on smoking cessation, mental health, and cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship.

Dr Ian Davis OAM (1978-2018) BMBS(GradEntry) '06 Awarded for his distinguished contribution, commitment and service to people living with motor neurone disease, notably through the establishment of FightMND, which has improved the MND research landscape within Australia.

Wendy Johnson BA '80, MEdAdmin '92 Awarded for her distinguished leadership and contribution to the local, state and national public education system.

Professor Ross McKinnon BSc(Hons) '89, PhD(Med) '93 Awarded for his distinguished national and international leadership in pharmaceutical science, positioning Australia as a major contributor to the global pharmaceutical science community

Dr Dean Nicolle OAM PhD(Biol) '08 Awarded for his distinguished leadership in conservation through a dedication to the discovery, research, and preservation of eucalyptus trees at the world-renowned Currency Creek Arboretum.

Professor Wendy Rogers BMBS '83, BA(Hons) '95, PhD(Med) '98 Awarded for her distinguished leadership, advocacy and commitment to the field of bioethics, and as a leading activist in exposing organ transplant abuse in China.

Adjunct Associate Professor Mark Staniforth GradCertTertEd '98, PhD(EHLT) '99 Awarded for his distinguished contribution and commitment to the investigation, protection, promotion and pedagogy of maritime archaeology, history and heritage in Australia and Southeast Asia.

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Dr Sukhvinder Badwal PhD(PhysSc) '78 Awarded for his outstanding international leadership, research and development in the fields of energy technology and engineering.

Basia Bonkowski (1952-2022) BA(Hons) '75 Awarded for her significant contribution to the creative arts as a television producer and presenter, author and movie reviewer.

Kim Cheater BEc ’86 Awarded for his significant contribution to the business community of South Australia and commitment to Reconciliation.

Alan Tucker BA(Hons) '74, DipEd '75 Awarded for his significant contribution as an artist, author and teacher committed to sharing stories from Australian history with the younger generation.

Adjunct Associate Professor Jenny Hurley MHlthAdmin '12 Awarded for her outstanding leadership, advocacy and commitment to the ongoing development of nursing and midwifery practices within South Australia.

Shona Reid BBehavSc '00 Awarded for her significant contribution and commitment to the advancement and rights of Aboriginal children, young people, families and communities.

Professor Liz Eckermann (1949-2019) BA(Hons) '77, MA(SocSc)(Res) '85, PhD(SocSc) '94 Awarded for her outstanding international leadership in health research to improve the quality of life for underprivileged and marginalised people around the world.

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Associate Professor Anne Johnson AM DipT(NursEd) ’86, PhD(Med) ’99, for her significant contribution to community health, through leadership, advocacy and collaboration in health promotion and child safety projects, particularly Kidsafe SA.

Dr Jenny Baker MPHC ’95, PhD(SS) ‘07, for her significant contribution within the field of public health, and in particular the advancement of Indigenous health both in Australia and internationally, as an advisor, researcher and Board Member.

Professor Brett Bowden BIntSt (Hons) ’01, for his significant academic contribution internationally to the fields of history, politics and international relations.

Dr Richard Harris SC OAM, BMBS ’89, for his outstanding service to the international community through his specialist response role during the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand.

Tina Karanastasis AM, BA ’79, DipAppPsych ‘82, for her significant contribution and dedication to the community and, in particular, to those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds in South Australia.

Jose Apollo Pacamalan MEnvMgmt ’05, for his significant contribution to the rice farming industry in the Philippines by pioneering a climate-smart agriculture system.

Air Vice-Marshal Dr Tracy Smart AM, BMBS ‘87, for her outstanding services to, and leadership within, medicine and the Australian Defence Force.

Dr Duncan Taylor BTech(Forensic&AnalyticalChem) ’01, BSc(Hons) ’02, PhD(Biol) ’07, for his significant contribution to the field of forensic evidence and, in particular, to the development of DNA interpretation software.

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Dr Kate Barnett BA '70, DipEd '71, MEd '77, for her significant contribution to the community, the state, and the nation as a social policy researcher in the areas of ageing and multiculturalism.

Jessica Berry GradDipMarArchaeol '08, MMarArchaeol '08, for her significant contribution nationally and internationally to maritime archaeology.

Kirsty Boden BNg (PreReg) '10 (Posthumous award), for the indelible mark she left on those who knew her, in all that she achieved and the way in which she conducted herself throughout her lifetime.

Dr Michael Brennan BSC(Hons) '82, PhD(PsycSc) '86, for his significant contribution to the community, the state, the nation, and internationally in the areas of simulation and defence.

James Currie BA(Hons) '76, for his significant contribution over many years to the Australian and international film industries, specifically in the area of sound production.

Peter Goers OAM BA(Hons) '78, for his significant contribution to the community, the state and the nation in theatre and entertainment, cultural knowledge, broadcasting, information sharing, community engagement, and the promotion of diversity.

Louisa Minney BA '97,
for her significant contribution to the community, the nation, and internationally in the area of disaster relief (crisis response).

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David Hobbs BSc(Physics) 1995, Bsc(Life Sciences)/BEng(Biomed)(Hons) ’01, for significant contribution to Flinders University, the community, state, nationand internationally in your chosen field; in particular for your work in the area ofrehabilitation engineering.

Geordie Brookman
BA(Hons) '02, for significant contribution to the community, the state, the nation and in yourchosen field, through your contribution to Australian theatre.

Debra Jackson PhD(Ng/Midwif) '00, for significant contribution internationally and through your chosen field, inparticular for your leadership in nursing and allied health research.

Anthony Maras LLB/LP '03, for significant contribution to the community, state and nation, in particularthrough your chosen field of film making.

Peter Martin BEc(Hons) '80, for significant contribution to the community, state, nation and internationally,and through your chosen field; in particular for your commentary on economic affairs.

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Mary Buckskin (DipNg ’89) (1958-2015), for significant contributions to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people both through her leadership of the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia and the Council of Australian Governments national reforms in Aboriginal health.

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Matt Johnson (BEc 2000) for significant contributions to South Australia both in Adelaide and internationally, and to Flinders University through his work on the Matthew Flinders Memorial Statue Steering Committee.

Kun Hua Wang (MHA 2007) for significant contributions to surgery and surgical research in the People’s Republic of China, and particularly in Yunnan Province.

Yingjun Lei (MAIRET 2014) for significant contributions over 20 years to legal affairs in Tianjin through his service in the Legislative Affairs Office of the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government.

 

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Professor Debra Anderson (MNg 1993) for significant contribution and exceptional leadership to the profession and discipline of nursing, and to the community.

Qilong  Miao (MHA 2011) for significant contributions to the enhancement of hospital performance and disease prevention and control in Ningbo.

Zongyong Yu (MAIRET 2013) for significant contributions to education in Tianjin as a teacher, administrator and principal.

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Dr Yi Mou Zhang (MHA 2005) for significant contributions to the advancement of management education for health professionals in China.

Renhai Gong (MAIRET 2002) for significant contributions to China’s international economic and trade relations.

 

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Rong Ni (MHA 2008) for significant contribution to improving the health of the residents of the Gongshu District in Hangzhou City.

Jingrong Xu (MAIRET 2002) for significant contribution to the provision of financial and banking services in Tianjin, China.

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Dr Michael Raupach (PhD EarthSc 1978) for significant contributions to the understanding of the atmospheric environment.

Dr Shao Yaping (PhD EarthSc 1991) for significant contributions to atmospheric science, and modelling of wind erosion, the environment, soil moisture and dry land salinity processes.

Dr Mark Shephard OAM (MSc Med Cwk 1982) for significant contributions to the improvement of Aboriginal health in Australia and for services to the University.

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Dr Julie Owen (MPHC 1996) for significant contribution to Aboriginal Health promotion and education in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia.

Dr Daniel Phillips (BSc 1990 BSc Hons 1991 PhD 1995) for significant contribution internationally to the application of Effective Field Theory to Few Body Problems in Nuclear, Atomic and Molecular Physics.

Professor Dennis Taylor (BSc 1988 BSc Hons 1989 PhD 1993) for significant contribution to the advancement of South Australia through your teaching and research, as well as to the advancement of knowledge in wine chemistry.

Dr Bruce Graham (BA Hons 1981) for significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in computational neuroscience.

Gosia Hill (BA 1983 BSocAdmin 1987) for significant contributions to Flinders University as a Council Member and Alumni Executive Committee Member, and to South Australia, and Australia as Senior Trade Commissioner Central South east Europe.

Dr Tony Lian-Lloyd (BMBS 1988) for significant contributions to South Australia as a rural doctor and medical education, and to community health education.

Professor Catherine Turner (MNg(Cwk) 1992) for significant contributions to Nursing education and population health.

Professor Andrew Cheetham (BSc 1971 BSc Hons 1972 PhD 1977) for significant contributions in plasma and fusion physics, computer controlled instrumentation, the use of IT in science and engineering education and to leadership in research and ICT.

Professor Mohammad Kaykobad (PhD 1988) for significant contributions to Computational Mathematics, and to Computer Science and Engineering Education in Bangladesh.

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Dr Donald Hopgood AO (PhD 1975 BTh 1997) for significant contributions to the people of South Australia through his service in the Parliament and the church.

Professor Simon Davis (BSc 1982 BSc Hons 1983 PhD 1987) for significant contributions internationally in medical research and particularly in the field of T-cell biology.

John Schumann (BA DipEd 1976) for significant contributions to the people of Australia in music, politics and social justice.

Associate Professor Cheryl Stock (BA Hons 1970) for significant achievement in Australia and internationally in dance, and dance education.

John Hood (BEc 1984 GradDipAcc 1985) for significant contributions to the University, and to business in South Australia.

Professor Alan Johnson AM (PhD 1984 MEdMgt 1992) for significant contributions in education and research in Australia, and the field of parasitology internationally.

Graham Inns (MCom 1994) for significant contribution to South Australia through his service in the public sector, to the University, management, and to charities.

Felicity-ann Lewis (DipT 1977 BEd(PhysEd) 1981 GradDipS&C 1986 MEd 2002) for significant contributions to local government in South Australia, and to the University.

Sr Bernice Bugler OAM (BSpecEd 1983) for significant contributions to the community and education in New South Wales.

Dr John How (BSc 1971 BSc Hons 1972 PhD 1977) for significant international contributions in the field of plasma fusion energy research.

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  • Martin Armiger (BA Hons 1974). Head of Screen Composition at the Australian Film and Television School.
  • Professor Stephen Buckman (BSc Hons, 1976 PhD 1979). Associate Director, Research School of Physical Sciences and Engineering, ANU.
  • Sharon (Shon) Campbell (MPHC 1995). Regional Programme Manager for Save the Children (UK) South and Central Asia.
  • Dr Kevin Chan U-Jyn (BMBS 1996). Specialist in hyperbaric medicine for offshore maritime operations in Singapore.
  • Professor Joseph Cheng Yu-Shek (PhD 1979). Professor of Political Science at the City University of Hong Kong.
  • Dr Peter Clifton (PhD 1988). Director of the CSIRO Nutrition Clinic and co-author, CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.
  • Leonie Clyne (BA Psych 1977). Managing Director of Angus Clyne Australia Pty Ltd.
  • Jane Covernton (BA 1972). Director of Working Title Press and co-founder of Omnibus Books.
  • Neil Craig (DipT 1978 BEd 1979 MA 1983). Senior Coach of the Adelaide Football Club.
  • Dr Matthew Davey (BMBS 2000). Intensive Care Registrar, Canberra Hospital and Navy Reserve Lieutenant (killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia in 2005).
  • Professor Drew Dawson (BA Hons 1986, PhD 1992). Professor of Psychology, UniSA and Director, QEH's Centre for Sleep Research.
  • Annie Fox (BA Hons 1987). Nationally recognised television screenwriter.
  • Douglas Gautier AM (BA Hons 1974). Leading international arts administrator and CEO of the Adelaide Festival Centre.
  • Associate Professor Pauline Glover (DipTNgEd 1980 MNgSt 1994 EdD 2001). Associate Dean (Academic), School of Nursing and Midwifery at Flinders.
  • Dr Christopher Gore (BEd Hons PhysEd, 1985 PhD 1989). Head, Department of Physiology at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.
  • Posie Graeme-Evans (BA 1973). Awarding winner television producer and writer.
  • Kerry Heysen (BA Hons 1975). Producer and creative consultant in film and television.
  • Professor Graeme Hugo (MA 1973). Director of Key Centre in Research and Teaching in the Social Science Applications of Geographic Information Systems, University of Adelaide.
  • His Excellency Peter Hussin (BA 1971). Australian Ambassador to Argentina, formerly Ambassador to the Netherlands.
  • Stephanie Key (BA 1981). Former Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education, Youth and the Status of Women in the South Australian Government.
  • Stephen Knapman (BA Hons 1975). Award winning film and television producer.
  • Greg Mackie OAM (BA 1987). Executive Director, Arts SA, founder of Imprints Booksellers and Festival of Ideas.
  • Professor John Miners (DSc 1997). Head, Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Flinders University & Flinders Medical Centre.
  • Dr John Murray (BMBS 1986). Novelist and medico working in epidemiology and Third World child care programs.
  • Dr Manny Noakes (GDipND 1977, PhD 2000). Senior Research Dietition at CSIRO and co-author of CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet.
  • Professor Janet Oliver (BSc Hons 1967). Professor in the Department of Pathology, University of New Mexico and cancer researcher.
  • Andrew Paterson (BSocAdmin 1975, GDipSocSc 1980). Principal Consultant with Empower Justice Services and former Chaplain at Flinders.
  • Professor Kurunathan Ratnavelu (PhD 1990). Theoretical atomic physicist and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Science, Uni of Malaya.
  • Dr Deborah Rathjen (BSc Hons 1979). CEO & MD of leading biotechnology companies Bionomics Ltd and Illiad Chemicals.
  • Sr Judith Redden AO (MEdAdmin 1981). Principal of St Aloysius College.
  • Professor Judy Searle (BMBS 1983, GradCertTE 1992). Foundation Dean of Medicine, Griffith University.
  • Dr Roger Sexton, CUniv (BEc Hons 1971). Chairman, Beston Pacific Asset Management Pty Ltd.
  • Hon Dr Bob Such (BA Hons 1972, PhD 1987). Member of South Australian Parliament and former Speaker, House of Assembly.
  • Professor Acram Taji (PhD 1979). Professor of Horticultural Science at the University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales.
  • Dr John Tsanaktsidis (BSc Hons 1984, PhD 1990). MD, Boron Molecular Pty Ltd, now with CSIRO (Molecular & Health Technologies.
  • Professor Kohei Uosaki (PhD 1978). Professor of Physical Chemistry at Hokkaido University in Japan.
  • Professor Steven Wesselingh (BMBS 1982, PhD 1992). Director, Macfarlane Burnet Institute and leading infectious diseases researcher.
  • Professor Mark Wooden (BEc Hons 1985). Deputy Director, University of Melbourne's Institute of Applied Economic & Social Research.
  • Sue Williams* (BA Hons 2007). *Deceased in 2006. Co-founder of Omnibus Books, acclaimed publisher of children's books.
  • Dr Irsan Yani (PhD 1995). Former senior public servant and now Director of Accounting education programs in the Graduate School of Economics, Instit Bisnis dan Informatika, Indonesia.
  • Previous Early Career Alumni Award

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    Dr Mehrdad Aghamohamadi PhD '22 Awarded for his significant research in renewable and sustainable energy development models accelerating Australia’s net zero emission target.

    Dr Dhani Dharmaprani BEng(Biomed)(Hons) '16, PhD(Med) '20 Awarded for her significant research in cardiac electrophysiology through the use of engineering techniques to further develop technologies improving cardiovascular health.

    Eloise Hall BIntRel/BBus '23 Awarded for her significant entrepreneurship with the social enterprise, TABOO in addressing period poverty in Australia, ensuring everyone has equal access to safe and dignified period care.

    Madison Siegertsz BCreatArts(Screen) '20 Awarded for her significant contribution to the creative industries sector, showcasing South Australian talent and ensuring accurate representation of neurodiverse communities on screen.

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    Kim Anastasiou BNutDiet(Hons) '18 Awarded for her significant advocacy and research in creating environmentally sustainable diets and improving healthy food systems.

    Assistant Professor Suvimol Charoensiddhi PhD(Med) '17 Awarded for her significant contribution in the field of marine bioproducts for human health and nutrition and for actively contributing to the wider scientific community.

    Rikki Cooke BBehavSc(Psych) '14, MSW '17 Awarded for her significant commitment and dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable South Australians by establishing Treasure Boxes, a vital, practical and life-changing organisation.

    Laura Drexler MAUD '20 Awarded for her significant research that promotes and protects hearing health and the development of innovative communication strategies, including the Ambient Menu.

    Dr Brittany Johnson BNutDiet '11, PhD '20 Awarded for her significant contributions within the field of public health nutrition and behavioural change that support children and families to establish positive health behaviours. 

    Anthony Robinson BCreatArts(DigitalMedia) '19, BCreatArts(Hons) '21 Awarded his significant contributions to the creative industries sector as a storyboard artist and independent game developer.

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    Sam Ackland BBus(Mktg) ’16 Awarded for his significant contribution to the construction and cleaning industry, and for an innovative approach as an employer developing a positive work environment.

    Kate Bohunnis BCreatArts(Hons) ’18 Awarded for significant contribution to the visual arts, working in metal, mould-making, textiles and print, with a focus on identity, gender and queer perspectives.

    Dr Himal Kandel PhD(HlthSc) ’19 Awarded for his significant contribution to the scientific community in ophthalmology and optometry, and for improving patient outcomes.

    Dr Alyce Martin BMedSc ’11, BSc(Hons) ’12, PhD(Med) ’18 Awarded for her significant contribution in the field of gastrointestinal physiology, including support and advocacy to her professional community.

    Dr Katharina J Peters BSc(MarineBiol)(Hons) ’10, PhD(Biol) ’16 Awarded for her significant contribution to wildlife ecology and conservation, and for taking a mentoring role in developing other early career researchers.

    Ben Tripodi BHlthSc ’16 Awarded his significant contribution and entrepreneurism in developing innovative solutions to support athlete development, and improve employee wellbeing and performance.

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    Saadia Adnan MEd(LeaderMgmt) '15 Awarded for her significant contribution to equity, access and quality of education across Pakistan through the innovative delivery of educational programming to more than 40 million children during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Daniel Ajak BCom(Fin), LLB/LP '15 Awarded for his significant contribution to the African-Australian community in Australia, including the development of professional networks and advocacy for African-Australian legal students.

    Veronica Buhagiar BCreatArts(Hons) '15 Awarded for significant contribution to the South Australian creative arts industry, especially for creating networking, mentorship and collaboration opportunities within the post-production filmmaking community.

    Dr Melanie Farrier BSc(Hons) '16, PhD(Chem) '20 Awarded for her significant contribution to the scientific community through research and advocacy, particularly for promoting equity within the STEM community.

    Dr Lauren Meyer PhD(Biol) '19 Awarded for her significant contribution to the local, national and international STEM community through research and innovation in the field of shark trophic ecology.

    Dr Gemma Sharp BBehavSc(Hons) '13, PhD(ClinPsych) '17 Awarded for her significant contribution to psychological science and mental health research, advocacy and clinical practice within the field of body image and eating disorders.

    Dr Christopher Wilson BArchaeol(Hons) '06, PhD(EHLT) '17 Awarded for his significant contribution to Indigenous education and archaeology.

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