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Sharp minds and brave ideas in action. °IJʹ Science alumni are building rewarding careers across the globe - driving progress, shaping industries, and creating positive impact in their communities and beyond. Here are some of their stories.

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Renee Wootton Tomlin

From a Graduate Diploma in Aviation (Flying) to Director, New Market Development at LanzaJet.

“Don’t underestimate the power of your lived experience and cultural background. The world needs diverse thinkers."
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Gurinder Nagra

From a Bachelor of Advance Science with Honours to Founder and CEO of Furno Materials.

"Focus on cultivating curiosity, clarity of thought, and the courage to try unconventional things."
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Tempe Adams

From a PhD in Environmental Science to Coexistence and Education Manager at Elephants Without Borders.

“Passion, persistence and patience in equal measure are what keep the work going.”
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Adam Camilleri
Adam Camilleri

From majoring in Biological Science to helping Australian’s reduce landfill as a Taskforce Officer at the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment

Andrew Ngai
Andrew Ngai

From a double degree in Maths & Stats and Actuarial Studies and winning the University Medal to Director at Taylor Fry Consulting.

Charishma Kaliyanda
Charishma Kaliyanda

From a dual degree in psychology and Spanish/Latin American studies to Community Education & Development Officer at headspace Campbelltown

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Dallis Hardwick

From a PhD in Metallurgy to US rocket industry pioneer and leading researcher. We honour her groundbreaking research that still drives aerospace innovation a decade after her passing.

Dave Monaghan
Dave Monaghan

From a PhD in Science to a CEO at Bandicoot Imaging Services

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Doralyn S. Dalisay

From a PhD in microbiology to Director of the Center for Chemical Biology and Biotechnology at the University of San Agustin

Dr. Frank Ruess
Dr Frank Ruess

From a PhD in Quantum Computing to Product Lead at Google in Switzerland

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Edith Chow

From a PhD in chemistry to Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO working on a rapid test for COVID-19

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Georgina Jarvis

From a Master of Psychology (organisational) to Founder and Principal Psychologist of MaxiMinds.

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Gurinder Nagra

From a Bachelor of Advance Science with Honours to Founder and CEO of Furno Materials

Holstein Wong
Holstein Wong

From a Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering to a Key Account Manager for Mining, Minerals and Metals at Schneider Electric

Jason Chan
Jason Chan

From a combined degree in Science & Business followed by Honours in Ecology to Environmental Planner at WSP

Lance Chan
Lance Chan

From chemistry honours to science communication, helping the next generation get excited about science as National Programs Officer at Questacon

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Nadhiah Abd Rahman

From a Bachelor of Biotechnology to Head of Business Development & Stakeholder Management at Edgenta Mediserve.

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Nicky Warton

From an Environmental Sciences degree to Environmental Scientist at Douglas Partners

Nishant Sharma
Nishant Sharma

From a Bachelor of Aviation Management to Operations Manager at Stone Plus, an Import/Export firm in Hyderabad, India

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Professor Jin-Woo Park

From a PhD in Aviation Management to the Head of the Department of Aviation Management at Korea Aerospace University (KAU)

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Kellie Andrews

From a Masters in Aviation Management to Vice President of Safety, Security, Quality and Environment

Prue Watt OAM
Prue Watt OAM

From neuroscience major to Senior Policy Officer at Safe Work Australia (with four Paralympic gold medals!)

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Renee Wootton Tomlin

From a Graduate Diploma in Aviation (Flying) to Director, New Market Development at LanzaJet

Sharanjit Paddam
Sharanjit Paddam

From a master’s degree in mathematics to Principal of Climate & ESG Risk at Finity Consulting

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Tempe Adams

From a PhD in Environmental Science to Coexistence and Education Manager at Elephants Without Borders

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Thays Costa

From a Bachelor’s degree in Data Science and Decisions to Technical Solutions Engineer at Google

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Tristan Dwyer

From an Advanced Science degree with a major in physics to a Senior Consultant at Deloitte, working in the area of Analytics and Cognitive

Want to hear more alumni stories?

Check out these videos of alumni from across °IJʹ - including Science alumni Lauren Kress and Dr Tim Sharp (aka. Dr Happy) - as they answer questions from other °IJʹ alumni.