University of New South Wales SMaRT Centre Director Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been named the ATSE Clunies Ross Innovation Award winner for her globally recognised waste transformation technologies. Specifically, the award recognises SMaRT's patented Polymer Injection Technology known as Green SteelTM where waste rubber can be used instead of coke and coal, for a better, more environmentally sustainable steel making process and for commercialising their breakthrough MICROfactorieTM Technologies that transform diverse wastes, including textiles, glass and plastics, into products such as high-grade filaments for 3D printing and Green Ceramics for the built environment.Profeesor Veena said “It’s an incredible honour to be awarded the 2022 Clunies Ross Innovation Award that recognises the discovery, development and adoption of technology that has significantly improved societal or industry capabilities. What drives me and the team at the UNSW SMaRT Centre is developing solutions for real world sustainability challenges that help deliver better social, environmental and economic outcomes."She added “Climate change narratives often overlook the need for more sustainable manufacturing and waste management practices. Using "renewable" waste resources to help build the hardware and infrastructure required for global electrification and decarbonisation also helps take the pressure of having to mine finite natural resource. Manufacturing that aligns with innovative waste management, recycling and materials circularity are central to delivering a more sustainable future.”Profeesor Veena was one of nine award category winners announced by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. These award winners demonstrate the potential of brilliant Australian R&D
University of New South Wales SMaRT Centre Director Professor Veena Sahajwalla has been named the ATSE Clunies Ross Innovation Award winner for her globally recognised waste transformation technologies. Specifically, the award recognises SMaRT's patented Polymer Injection Technology known as Green SteelTM where waste rubber can be used instead of coke and coal, for a better, more environmentally sustainable steel making process and for commercialising their breakthrough MICROfactorieTM Technologies that transform diverse wastes, including textiles, glass and plastics, into products such as high-grade filaments for 3D printing and Green Ceramics for the built environment.Profeesor Veena said “It’s an incredible honour to be awarded the 2022 Clunies Ross Innovation Award that recognises the discovery, development and adoption of technology that has significantly improved societal or industry capabilities. What drives me and the team at the UNSW SMaRT Centre is developing solutions for real world sustainability challenges that help deliver better social, environmental and economic outcomes."She added “Climate change narratives often overlook the need for more sustainable manufacturing and waste management practices. Using "renewable" waste resources to help build the hardware and infrastructure required for global electrification and decarbonisation also helps take the pressure of having to mine finite natural resource. Manufacturing that aligns with innovative waste management, recycling and materials circularity are central to delivering a more sustainable future.”Profeesor Veena was one of nine award category winners announced by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. These award winners demonstrate the potential of brilliant Australian R&D
