Scientific Research Award
This award recognises a woman of colour who has conducted ground-breaking and innovative scientific research with significant implications in any STEM field.
Monash University
Western Sydney University
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture
Swinburne University of Technology
Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute; University of Melbourne
Sponsored by Deakin University
The Scientific Research Award, sponsored by Deakin University, recognizes women of colour who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation.
Deakin University’s sponsorship reflects their dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within the STEM community. Their support helps us celebrate the achievements of these trailblazing women, whose work is shaping the future of science and inspiring the next generation.
We are honored to have Deakin University as a partner in this significant initiative, highlighting the power of collaboration in driving equity and excellence in STEM.
Scientific Research Award Winner
Western Sydney University
Professor Vivian W. Y. Tam is a world-leading researcher in the field of construction engineering and management. Her findings have found applications and impact for tackling climate-change issues for green buildings and recycled concrete. She is currently the Director of Centre for Infrastructure Engineering, Associate Dean (Research and HDR), Associate Dean (International) and Discipline Leader (Construction Management) at School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, Western Sydney University, Australia. She was nominated to the College of Expert, Australian Research Council, Australian Government in 2018-2021. She is currently the Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Construction Management and Senior Editor of Construction and Building Materials. She has published over 330 referred journal articles. Her work has been recognised by peers nationally and internationally, which has been exemplified by seven Australian Research Council projects and over 24,000 citations with a h-index of 81. Vivian is also named as 100,000 Top-Scientists (Top 2% Scientists) in the World for since 2017. Vivian is also nominated as a Runner Up, Scopus Researcher of the Year Award 2019, Excellence in Research Impacting a Sustainable Future, Scopus, and her team has won the Gold Award, 2021 Urban Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, Guangzhou International Sister-City Universities (GISU).
