{"id":18319,"date":"2014-08-22T00:26:11","date_gmt":"2014-08-21T16:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/young-curtin-scientists-clean-2014-premiers-science-awards\/"},"modified":"2024-08-30T12:45:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T04:45:58","slug":"young-curtin-scientists-clean-2014-premiers-science-awards","status":"publish","type":"media-release","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/media-release\/young-curtin-scientists-clean-2014-premiers-science-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Curtin Scientists clean up at 2014 Premier\u2019s Science Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Curtin University has produced the State\u2019s top young scientists, taking out both the Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year and the ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year categories in last night\u2019s 2014 Premier\u2019s Science Awards.<\/p>\n

Dr Ryan Loxton, Senior Lecturer in Curtin\u2019s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, won the Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year category with his research that uses mathematical techniques to find ways of controlling real-world robotic, electronic and chemical engineering systems.<\/p>\n

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Mr Mark Zammit, PhD candidate, in the Department of Imaging and Applied Physics, was named the ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year, thanks to his work developing the world\u2019s most accurate model for describing the collisions of atoms and molecules.<\/p>\n

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Curtin\u2019s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Development, Professor Graeme Wright said it was exciting to see the University\u2019s young scientists being rewarded for their research.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is fantastic to see the next generation of scientists carrying out research that is at the leading edge of significant scientific discoveries, and then for those researchers to be recognised for their work,\u201d Professor Wright said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe accolades build on the significantly improved Academic Ranking of World Universities ranking Curtin saw last week, reflecting the University\u2019s strategic focus on increasing research activity and intensity, and also providing a good indication of the quality of research and new talent coming through Curtin.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe future of science and engineering at Curtin is truly promising, and I look forward to watching the work of these scientists for many years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

Curtin had two other finalists in the Awards: PhD candidate Thomas Russell, also in the ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year category and Professor Steven Tingay, Director of the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA) in the Scientist of the Year category.<\/p>\n

The Premier\u2019s Science Awards recognise the outstanding scientific research and engagement efforts taking place in the State.<\/p>\n

Further information on the Curtin winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr Ryan Loxton \u2013 Woodside Early Career Scientist of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n

Senior Lecturer in Industrial Optimisation, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Curtin University<\/i><\/p>\n

Dr Loxton\u2019s research focuses on developing new mathematical techniques to optimise industrial processes in areas including robotics, electronics and chemical engineering. He has published over 50 peer reviewed research papers and delivered key-note addresses at several international conferences. He promotes the importance of science and mathematics to students through the Curtin Mathematics Enrichment Program and in 2012 was awarded a WA Young Tall Poppy Science Award. He currently holds three prestigious grants from the Australian Research Council, including an Australian Postdoctoral Fellowship.<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Mr Mark Zammit \u2013 ExxonMobil Student Scientist of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n

PhD Candidate, Curtin University<\/i><\/p>\n

Mr Zammit\u2019s research focuses on modelling the collisions of atoms and molecules for application in fusion technology, materials research, cancer detection and radiotherapy treatment; and he has developed the world\u2019s most accurate model for describing some of these fundamental interactions of matter. He has published nine papers in high impact journals and presented at over 20 national and international conferences. As a passionate promoter of science, Zammit has provided career and education advice to hundreds of students and is involved in a range of voluntary science engagement activities.<\/p>\n

For more information visit:\u00a0http:\/\/www.dpc.wa.gov.au\/science\/ScienceAwards\/Pages\/Default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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