Engineers Australia has welcomed the appointment of Engineers Australia Fellow Professor Sharath Sriram as WA Chief Scientist, describing it as an important example of how engineering expertise can be embedded into government decision making.
Professor Sriram is a leader in science and research known for turning breakthrough discoveries into real-world solutions. His work in nanoelectronics, sensors and medical technologies has successfully bridged the gap between advanced research and practical healthcare applications.
Engineers Australia CEO Romilly Madew AO said Professor Sriram’s appointment is a win for Western Australia.
“Professor Sriram has a history of turning complex technical ideas into practical, scalable solutions. That’s exactly what the state needs right now, someone who can help build future-ready industries and infrastructure. His engineering expertise and innovative thinking will be key in ensuring technology and research deliver real benefits to the economy and to people’s everyday lives,” Madew said.
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As highlighted in Engineers Australia’s Engineering Tomorrow report, integrating engineers into government decision-making is essential to tackle Australia’s complex challenges – from infrastructure development and energy transition to technological advancement.
“We talk a lot about the importance of including engineers in government, and Professor Sriram’s appointment is exactly what that looks like in practice. He knows how to connect research with industry and how to deliver outcomes that matter to communities,” Madew said.
Engineers Australia looks forward to supporting the new WA Chief Scientist in helping deliver a more resilient, technologically advanced and prosperous future for Western Australia.
Engineers Australia is Australia’s national body for engineering, voicing and championing its 130,000-plus members, providing them with the resources, connection and growth they need to do ethical, competent and high-value work in Australian communities.
It has partnerships across business, government and universities, providing these sectors with a network of world-class engineers and assets that make progress possible.