Research and Innovation Expo

Geelong is on the move – and its educational and research organisations are leading the way. It’s the strength provided by working together cohesively through the Smart Geelong Network that enables Geelong to be a leader.

Geelong is committed to excellence. While Geelong has enjoyed prosperity and growth in manufacturing and agriculture during its 150 years, the region is now excelling in the areas of education, technology and research.

Thank you to all who attended the Smart Geelong Researcher of the Year awards on Friday 28 October 2011 and congratulations to the following winners:

Gforce Researcher of the Year 2011 - Professor Wei Duan, Deakin University

Gforce highly commended 2011 - Dr Tania de Koning-Ward, Deakin University

City of Greater Geelong SAVE THE PLANET AWARD Frank Will, Deakin University

The Gordon TEACHING & LEARNING AWARD Dr Shanti Wong, GRLLEN

Barwon Health HEALTH & LIFESTYLE AWARD Dr Sarah Shigdar, Deakin University

Shell Refinery Geelong BIOTECHNOLOGY AWARD  Dr Tania de Koning-Ward, Deakin University

TAC  LIVING WITH A DISABILITY AWARD Eileen Moore, Barwon Health

Geelong Chamber of Commerce SMART TECHNOLOGY AWARD, Prof Wei Duan, Deakin University

Deakin University EARLY RESEARCHER AWARD, Nisa Salim, Deakin University

CSIRO ANIMAL HEALTH AWARD, Dr Michelle Baker, CSIRO