The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) honoured twenty-seven tech trailblazers and influential innovators. We are thrilled to see our Hub Deputy Director (Research), Professor Madhu Bhaskaran, honoured as an ATSE 2022 new fellow. Congratulations!

Madhu, Co-leader of Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group, RMIT University (VIC), has developed stretchable skin-like electronic devices for better health care. As skin patches, the technology can monitor health parameters or include sensors measuring UV exposure for melanoma prevention.

ATSE President Hugh Bradlow said the new Fellows are shaping Australia’s technology-powered human-driven future.

“Elected by their peers, ATSE Fellows are leaders in applied science, technology and engineering, and we celebrate their exceptional professional contributions to Australian STEM innovation,” Professor Bradlow said.

“While the 2022 new Fellows span multiple critical industries, we are pleased to welcome so many at the forefront of tackling climate change. They are creating better batteries to support renewable energy supplies, increasing the efficiency and flexibility of solar cells and panels, and developing sustainable mining practices.

“As we face the repeated effects of increased flooding events, they are shaping the way humanity monitors water quality, models marine environments for food and agriculture, advances water catchment policy, and develops best practices for dam and bridge construction.”

See all of ATSE’s 2022 new Fellows: atse.org.au/NewFellows22