The finalists for the 2025 Curtin University Research Excellence and Impact Awards have been announced, with their exceptional research showing real-world impact and demonstrating Curtin’s values in their research practice and culture.

The annual awards celebrate research excellence from a wide range of disciplines and all levels across the University.

The finalists are:

Early Career Researcher of the Year

• Dr Mahbuba Afrin
• Dr William Gilmore
• Dr Chloe Maxwell-Smith

Mid-Career Researcher of the Year

• Professor Morten Allentoft
• Associate Professor Natasha Hurley-Walker
• Professor Astghik Mavisakalyan

Senior Researcher of the Year

• Professor Ahmed Abu-Siada
• Professor Mohamed Shahin
• John Curtin Distinguished Professor Piyush Sharma

Research Team of the Year

• Art of Peace: Art After War
• Curtin Institute of Energy Transition Plastic Waste Burning Research Team
• Curtin-SMHS Allied Health Research Unit

Sustainability Researcher of the Year

• Professor Michele John
• Dr Jacob Martin
• Dr Yongze Song

Indigenous Researcher of the Year

• Dr Cass Lynch

Congratulations and good luck to all the award finalists. The award winners will be announced at an award ceremony at our Bentley campus on Tuesday 25 November.