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Veena Sahajwalla elected as fellow of Australian Academy of Science
Indian-origin scientist Veena Sahajwalla, the Associate Dean (Strategic Industry Relations), at the Faculty of Science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, has been elected as new Fellow of the prestigious Australian Academy of Science.
Professor Sahajwalla, an internationally recognised materials scientist, engineer and innovator who is revolutionising recycling science, is renowned for pioneering the high-temperature transformation of waste in the production of a new generation of ‘green materials’.
As Director of the Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT) Centre at UNSW, she has built a world-class research hub.
She also leads a research program that fosters innovation and promotes collaboration with industry to ensure that scientific advances in sustainable materials and processes are readily translated into commercially-viable environmental solutions.
In April this year, she launched the world's first e-waste micro-factory, that converts electronic waste to valuable materials.
She is among 21 researchers announced as members of the Academy for their major contributions to Australian science.
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A focus on construction and manufacturing
Sydney is the heart of Australia’s construction and manufacturing industries, and environmental sustainability is a key core value that is driving growth in both sectors.
Backed by a State Government that is committed to future proofing the city and the state of New South Wales (NSW) with world-leading environmentalsustainability practices, Sydney is home to construction and manufacturing research and development facilities housed in new precincts that have been purpose-built for innovation, creation and collaboration.
In 2026, a new international airport will open in Sydney’s west - the Nancy Bird Walton International Airport - accompanied by the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis which will leverage complex supply chain capabilities as operations gear up.
Foundation partners in the aerotropolis include the CSIRO – the Australian Government agency responsible for scientific research – the Australian Space Agency, BAE Systems Australia, DB Schenker, GE Additive, Hitachi Ltd, Sydney Markets, Vitex Pharmaceuticals, Western Sydney University, the NUW Alliance and Samsung SDS.
At the core of the aerotropolis will be Bradfield city centre, named in honour of John Bradfield, the engineer who oversaw construction of the Sydney Harbour B