Lunch with a Leader – Perth – Debbie Silvester-Dean
 Debbie Silvester-Dean
Professor of Chemistry, ARC Future Fellow, School of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University When: Friday 28 October, 12.00-2.00pm AWST Where: Kailis Bros, 101 Oxford Street, Leederville, PERTH |
Debbie Silvester-Dean is recognised internationally for her world-leading research in the fields of gas sensing and electrochemistry, working on fundamental research that is delivering solutions to real world problems. Applications of her research include safer storage of hydrogen in vehicles and at refuelling stations; combatting pollution through wearable gas monitors; and screening for explosives to prevent terrorist incidents.
Debbie has published >95 peer-reviewed journal articles, generated >$5M of research income, presented >60 seminars (including Plenary/Keynote lectures) at leading national and international conferences. Her contributions have been recognised through several prestigious awards and medals, including the Le Fèvre Medal from the Australian Academy of Science in 2021. Debbie is a Fellow of both the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) and Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
She is currently one of the youngest Professors of Chemistry in Australia, a remarkable achievement considering she has taken two career breaks for maternity leave and has worked part time since 2013. Debbie enjoys photography, travel and hiking in the Perth hills with her family and friends.
| About PCT Lunch with a Leader series
Peter Cullen Trust “Lunch with a Leader” are small gatherings with interesting, friendly and lively discussion led by some of Australia’s most informed people in the water and natural resources sector, while enjoying a pleasant lunch, mineral water and coffee. Please contact WA Lunch Lead Stacey Hamilton on 0408 934 114 if you have any dietary requirements. Each lunch is limited to 15 attendees, allocated on a first-in basis. Mark your diaries and register online HERE https://www.trybooking.com/CATKA Questions? Contact Stacey Hamilton on 0408 934 114 or Stacey.Hamilton@watercorporation.com.au |
