Dr Anam Malik
Associate Lecturer, Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
"Everything starts with STEMM-Dream big and build bold."
UNSW STEMM Champions Directory
The UNSW STEMM Champions Program have undertaken six professional development workshops and at least 10 hours of outreach, inspiring the next generation of STEMM innovators while developing their own careers. To find out more about some of our STEMM Champions, explore their profiles below.
2025 Cohort - UNSW Engineering
Dr Daisy Chu
Associate Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
"STEMM is fun and easier than you think."
Dr Jieying Liang
Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering
"Stay curious, embrace challenges, and never stop asking questions."
Dr Kang Lin
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Chemical Engineering
"Make an impact and bring possibilities into reality.."
Dr Shiva Abdoli
Senior Lecturer, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Dr Yasemin Fadil
Associate Lecturer, Chemical Engineering
"STEMM empowers you to solve problems and shape the future."
Lucy Chen
Senior Technical Officer, Electrical Engineering
Annisa
PhD Candidate, Civil and Environmental Engineering
"Juggling a PhD, family, and STEMM dreams—it's all achievable."
Saba Ghorbani Barzegar
PhD Candidate, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Kinza Mukhtar
PhD Candidate, Chemical Engineering
"Follow your passion, keep experimenting, and trust your unique perspective."
Laleh Abdollahzadeh
PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering
"Curiosity leads the way."
Moqaddaseh Afzali
PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering
"Ask questions, stay curious, and turn challenges into opportunities!."
Sumera Arshad
PhD Candidate, Renewable Energy Engineering
"Your curiosity is your superpower —dive into STEMM with passion."
2025 Cohort - UNSW Medicine and Health
Dr Annabel Matison
Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing
"Science is for everyone who wants to explore, learn and create."
Dr Blessing Akombi-Inyang
Lecturer, Global Health
"Innovation starts with curiosity."
Dr Erandi Hewawasam
Research Fellow, Centre for Big Data Research in Health
Dr Rebecca Dang
Lecturer (Education Focussed), Optometry & Vision Science
Dr Sarah Alexandrou
Research Officer, Garvan Institute of Medical Research
"Don't be afraid to ask questions and try something new."
Dr Saranya Pounraj
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Sciences
"Science is your superpower."
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Dr Wulan Wulandari
Lecturer, The Kirby Institute
"Research can drive real health impact."
Alessandra Marcelo
PhD Candidate, The George Institute
"Doubt less, try more—you're capable of more than you think."
Andleeb Hanif
PhD Candidate, Gene Therapy
"Curiosity drives discovery. Explore, innovate, and shape the future."
Judy Nam
Clinical Optometrist and PhD Candidate, Optometry & Vision Science
"Your passion and ideas can shape the future of STEMM."
Sarah Williams
PhD Candidate, Epigenetic Biomarkers of Breast Cancer
"You belong in STEMM."
Kiera Batten
Senior Dietitian & PhD Candidate, Health Sciences
"Nerds are cool. Be your best nerd."
2025 Cohort - UNSW Science
Dr Alejandra Isaza Uribe
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Climate Change Research Centre
"Learning is a fulfilling, never ending process."
Dr Alice Petty
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Psychology
Dr Gülşah Kurt
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Psychology
"Science thrives on diversity."
Caitlin Williams
PhD Candidate, Material Science and Engineering
Huihui Li
PhD Candidate, Chemistry
"You have the power to innovate in STEMM."
Jahanvi Maheshwari
PhD Candidate, Physics
“ 'I am a scientist.' Repeat it until you believe it."
Jo Mayer
PhD Candidate, Chemistry
"Challenge norms, stay curious, and lead with purpose."
Saba Altaf
PhD Candidate, Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences
"Curiosity fuels discovery."
Tingting Mei
PhD Candidate, Material Science and Engineering
"Follow your heart."
Xueying Wang
PhD Candidate, Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences
2024 Cohort
Dr Daisy Shu
Scientia Senior Lecturer, Optometry and Vision Science
"Be bold, be curious, and embrace STEMM!"
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Elissa Price
PhD Candidate, Nutrition and Dietetics
"Never be ashamed of trying. Effortlessness is a myth."
Read about Elissa's journey.
Dr Kate Jackson
Senior Lecturer, Physics
"The future is yours to write, so why not be creative?"
Read about Kate's journey.
Nora Campbell
PhD Candidate, Ecology
"Anyone can be a scientist - discovery is driven by curiosity, passion and perseverance."
Read about Nora's journey.
Rehana Khan
PhD Candidate, Optometry and Vision Science
"Chase your dreams and embrace STEMM with passion."
Find out more about Rehana's journey.
Dr Shamim Aryampa
Research Associate, Civil and Environmental Engineering
"Where there is a will, there is a way."
Read about about Shamim's journey.
Dr Shukla Poddar
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Photovoltaics and Renewable Energy Engineering
"Curiosity ignites. Passion fuels. STEMM empowers."
Read about Shukla's journey.
Dr Zahra Rahimpour
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Electrical Engineering
"Dare to dream, innovate with courage, STEMM needs your voice."
Read about Zahra's journey.
Dr Imrana Kabir
Lecturer, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
"Plans can change; embrace challenges to discover your passion."
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Kayla Lord
PhD Candidate, Materials Science and Engineering
"Science is really fun, even when it isn't – join a community that embraces your curiosity."
Olivia Price
PhD Candidate, Epidemology
“Follow your curiosity”.
Dr Chamini Perera
Senior Lecturer, Clinical Medicine
'Every life story is a unique script, and you hold the pen!"
Asena Bingul
PhD Candidate, Behavioural Neuroscience
"Empower your curiosity, STEMM thrives with you."
Kardina Ayuningtyas
PhD Candidate, Aviation
"Think positively and take steps to create the future."
Dr Kristen Hunter
Lecturer in Statistics & Data Science, Maths and Statistics
"In diversity there is beauty and there is strength. – Maya Angelou"
Duong Dinh
PhD Candidate, Biotechnology and Biomolecular Science
"Believe in yourself, anything is possible."
Fitri Widhiastuti
Research Associate, Chemical Engineering
"Believe in your potential and write your own story in STEMM."
Dr Wendy Lee
Nexus Fellow and Lecturer, Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
"STEMM is calling—so amp up your confidence, resist the doubts, and engineer your own future!."
Dr Rachel Baffsky
Post-doctoral Fellow, Black Dog Institute
“Study what you love, for life.”
Jun Liang
PhD Candidate, Material Science and Engineering
"Pursue your passions, for you are capable of achieving anything."
Mahnoor Anjum
PhD Candidate, Electrical and Communications Engineering
"STEMM evolves with diverse perspectives. Yours matters."
Do you want to find out more about the opportunities available to you in STEMM?