Environment College: Environmental Engineer Achievement Award
From Engineering Heritage Australia
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Denis O’Carroll UNSW Sydney |
Professor O’Carroll is Deputy Head of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNSW, specialising in the treatment and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). He has led field trials applying nZVI formulations developed in his laboratory for contaminated site remediation. Frequently sought for expert commentary, he has provided evidence to the Australian Senate and NSW Parliament on environmental contaminants. An Associate Editor of Water Resources Research, Professor O’Carroll is internationally recognised for advancing innovative solutions to complex |
| 2024 | Prof Qilin Wang FIEAust University of Technology Sydney |
Professor Qilin Wang is a world leader in Environmental Engineering. He has developed a suite of patented technologies to revolutionise the practice and science of urban water management. He is a National Environmental College of Board and Sydney Water Engineering Panel in Engineers Australia. He is an Australian field leader in water supply and treatment. He has received more than 50 awards including Australia’s Most Innovative Engineer, Edgeworth David Medal, Prime Minister’s Prize Finalist, and Eureka Prize Winner—‘Oscars’ of Australian Science. He has secured more than $13M from government and industry. He has promoted engineering profession via various outreach activities and media engagement. |
| 2023 | Lara Harland | |
| 2022 | Daniel Lambert |
