Five Curtin researchers have been recognised in the 2025 WA Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. The prestigious awards, run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), recognise outstanding early-career scientists who combine world-class research with a passion for science communication and community engagement.

Congratulations to the following staff:

  • Infectious diseases epidemiologist Associate Professor Kefyalew Alene from the School of Population Health and lead of the GeoTB Research Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia.
  • Global leader in circular economy and zero-waste research Associate Professor Atiq Zaman from the Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP).
  • Agricultural scientist Dr Fatima Naim from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management.
  • Geologist Dr Denis Fougerouse from the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and a key member of Curtin’s Geoscience Atom Probe Facility.
  • Geospatial scientist Dr Yongze Song from the School of Design and the Built Environment.

Learn more about their achievements and involvement in the Young Tall Poppy program in our media release.

A composite image of profile pictures of the five staff members.
Clockwise L-R: Dr Fatima Naim, Associate Professor Atiq Zaman, Dr Denis Fougerouse, Associate Professor Kefyalew Alene and Dr Yongze Song.