Meet the ACT's three new ATSE Fellows
We are delighted to invite you to hear from the ACT's newest ATSE Fellows.
We are delighted to invite you to hear from the ACT's newest ATSE Fellows.
This event will provide an opportunity to celebrate the election of the 2025 ACT ATSE Fellows. Guests will hear from aerial robotics revolutionist Professor Robert Mahony FTSE FAA, remote water services innovation leader Eric Vanweydeveld FTSE and Indigenous water champion Professor Brad Moggridge FTSE.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with some of Australia’s brightest minds, share ideas and connect with fellow members of the scientific and engineering community.
Date
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Time
12:00 PM - 2:00 PMImportant information
12:00pm - 12:30pm - In-person networking and light lunch
12:30pm - 2:00pm - Presentations and Q&A
Speakers
Professor, Australian National University
Professor Robert Mahony is a research pioneer with global impact in aerial robotics. He developed the original control architectures for quadrotor aerial vehicles that are now industry standard, as well as building the first such vehicles in Australia.
His seminal work in state estimation led to the creation of the ‘Mahony filter’ – an enabling technology for today’s multibillion-dollar commercial drone industry. His ongoing research in state estimation has driven the most significant advances in modern Inertial Navigation Systems in over half a century. He also contributed heavily to vision-based control of aerial systems and his work is used in many of the automated landing systems present in unmanned aerial vehicles.
Mahony has contributed across the whole range from advanced control systems theory to real-world practical robotics, influencing the way engineers and scientists design autonomous systems and sensing technology today.
His seminal work in state estimation led to the creation of the ‘Mahony filter’ – an enabling technology for today’s multibillion-dollar commercial drone industry. His ongoing research in state estimation has driven the most significant advances in modern Inertial Navigation Systems in over half a century. He also contributed heavily to vision-based control of aerial systems and his work is used in many of the automated landing systems present in unmanned aerial vehicles.
Mahony has contributed across the whole range from advanced control systems theory to real-world practical robotics, influencing the way engineers and scientists design autonomous systems and sensing technology today.
Director, Aquanex Water Management
Eric Vanweydeveld is a water engineer and independent consultant dedicated to improving access to safe water and sanitation in remote communities across Australia and the Pacific, with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples and other underrepresented groups.
His landmark report, Closing the Water Gap for People and Communities, directly influenced the Australian Government's $150 million commitment, raised national awareness, and drove sector-wide change to strengthen water infrastructure for First Nations communities.
Combining technical expertise, strategic analysis, on-country experience, and human-centred design, Eric partners with communities and stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve life outcomes. He has supported water and sanitation services for remote and Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, piloted innovative treatment technologies, and provided leadership across water engineering, public health, governance and community-led innovation.
His landmark report, Closing the Water Gap for People and Communities, directly influenced the Australian Government's $150 million commitment, raised national awareness, and drove sector-wide change to strengthen water infrastructure for First Nations communities.
Combining technical expertise, strategic analysis, on-country experience, and human-centred design, Eric partners with communities and stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve life outcomes. He has supported water and sanitation services for remote and Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory and Western Australia, piloted innovative treatment technologies, and provided leadership across water engineering, public health, governance and community-led innovation.
FTSE
Professor and Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement), University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Professor and Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership and Engagement), University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Professor Bradley Moggridge is a proud Murri from the Kamilaroi Nation (Northwest NSW) and the first in his large extended Kamilaroi family to complete university many years ago. A leading hydrogeologist, water is at the core of his life’s work.
His integration of deep cultural knowledge with western scientific expertise has generated impact on both environmental policy and management of water and the landscape.
His agenda-setting research and reports have influenced amendments to Water Acts and the National Science Priorities. He has set the standard for water sharing plans for groundwater systems in NSW to protect culturally significant sites.
He is Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Technology Sydney, where he advocates for greater participation of young Indigenous Australians in science. He serves on multiple boards and advisory panels and has won several awards.
His integration of deep cultural knowledge with western scientific expertise has generated impact on both environmental policy and management of water and the landscape.
His agenda-setting research and reports have influenced amendments to Water Acts and the National Science Priorities. He has set the standard for water sharing plans for groundwater systems in NSW to protect culturally significant sites.
He is Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Technology Sydney, where he advocates for greater participation of young Indigenous Australians in science. He serves on multiple boards and advisory panels and has won several awards.
