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The first astronaut flying under the Australian flag, a pioneer of aerial robotics technology, an air quality expert who helped highlight the airborne spread of COVID-19, and a leading environmental campaigner and former federal minister are all among ATSE new Fellows elected in 2025.

Australia’s leading tech and engineering academy is delighted to announce Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FTSE FAA, former Chief Scientist, has been elected as its next President.

We need to do everything we can to ensure our future Academy Fellows are even better than the current generation.

Seven of Australia’s leading engineers and applied scientists have been awarded Orders of Australia in recognition of their distinguished service to Australian society.

Over the span of her career, Katherine has led and supported the critical work of 14 different Cooperative Research Centres covering sectors from bushfire safety, climate change, medical technology and Antarctic science.

Australia has a new Chief Scientist – Professor Tony Haymet FTSE, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) and a champion of science and research collaborations over a long and distinguished career.

Four of Australia’s most eminent technology innovators have been recognised in today’s 2025 Honours, shining a light on their lifelong contribution to Australian society.

Water engineering leader Professor Stuart Khan FTSE, global mining industry innovator John McGagh FTSE and pharmaceutical champion Kylie Sproston FTSE have been appointed to the ATSE Board.

The new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering came together in Melbourne last week to highlight all the ways that innovation, creativity and collaboration can come together to create better lives for all of us.