Professor Shaun Gregory from Monash University has been awarded the Batterham Medal for Engineering Excellence at the 2025 Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) Awards, presented by Engineers Australia National President Dr Raj Aseervatham.
Sponsored by Engineers Australia, the Batterham Medal is presented annually to an early-career engineer who has demonstrated excellence, innovation and impact within five years of graduating from an Australian university.
The award recognises the contribution of young engineers to advancing Australia’s technological and scientific capabilities.
Professor Gregory was recognised for his pioneering work in developing artificial hearts and cardiovascular support systems that are improving treatment for heart disease globally.
Dr Aseervatham said the award celebrates the innovation and impact of engineers who are shaping the future of the profession.
“This award is a highlight on the calendar. It celebrates the creativity, innovation and impact of engineers in the early stages of their careers, when energy, curiosity and ambition often lead to bold ideas and real-world change,” Dr Aseervatham said.
“The Batterham Medal embodies these shared values. It celebrates the next wave of innovators—those whose work doesn’t just solve problems, but inspires others to think differently and imagine new possibilities.”
He said Engineers Australia and ATSE share a commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability. “Together, Engineers Australia and ATSE share a commitment to engineering excellence and a belief in the power of this profession to build a better, more sustainable future,” Dr Aseervatham said.
The ATSE Awards are held annually to recognise leaders in science, technology and engineering. This year’s event was attended by representatives from industry, academia and government, highlighting the breadth of talent across Australia’s STEM sector.
Other award recipients included Associate Professor Noushin Nasiri, who received the David and Valerie Solomon Medal; Zachary Di Pietro, recipient of the Ezio Rizzardo Polymer Scholarship; and Professors Lei Zhang and Andrew Harris, who were jointly awarded the Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Award. The Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award went to Associate Professor Azure Hermes.
