The Western Australian Government has appointed thirteen members to the newly established Science and Technology Council. They are set to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the implementation of Western Australia’s 10-Year Science and Technology Plan.
The Plan, released in December 2024, outlines a vision to enhance and leverage the State’s scientific and technological capabilities to support economic growth, societal wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
As part of the Plan, the Science and Technology Council offer independent advice on emerging opportunities and challenges, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strengthening connections between government, academia and industry.
The Council will play a critical role in tracking progress toward the Plan’s objectives, while advising government on long-term priorities and developments across Western Australia’s science and technology ecosystem.
WA Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram will chair the Science and Technology Council, which includes 13 members representing a wide range of expertise in science, research, innovation and commercialisation.
Expressions of interest to join the Council attracted a huge response, with 114 submissions received from across WA.
Members were selected to ensure diversity across sectors, disciplines and demographics.
Current Membership:
Professor Sharath Sriram (Chair)
Chief Scientist of WA
Deputy Director General of Industry, Science and Innovation (ex officio)
Department of Energy and Economic Diversification
Doctor Fiona Wood AO
Fiona Stanley and Perth Children's Hospitals
Professor Kadambot Siddique AM
The University of Western Australia
Professor James Arvanitakis
Forrest Research Foundation
Mark Stickells AM
Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre
Doctor Sarah Pearce
Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Observatory
Professor Owen Nevin
Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute
Professor Peta Ashworth OAM
Curtin Institute for Energy Transition
Pia Turcinov AM
Fund WA Pty Ltd
Doctor Rob Hough
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Nicole Roocke
Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia
Professor Margaret Jones
Edith Cowan University
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