Dr Parwinder Kaur, Associate Professor and a renowned Indian-Australian biotechnologist, has been awarded ‘Swan Scientist of the Year‘ on International Women’s Day 2024.
Dr Kaur, who is Director DNA Zoo, was presented this prestigious award by Geoff Baker MLA.
She was awarded in the presence Kate Doust and Zaneta Mascarenhas MP in an event celebrating and inspiring incredible talent.
Last year, Dr Kaur was inducted into the Western Australia Women Hall of Fame by WA Minister for Women’s Interests Sue Ellery MLC.
Dr Kaur’s journey has been inspired by problem solving and breaking barriers of disciplines.
She leads an innovative DNA Lab that enables research to span the spectrum of scientific activities beyond the traditional ‘Lab-to-Landscape’ model.
Dr Kaur leads cross-disciplinary biotechnology research investigating Earth’s biodiversity and natural environments to ensure sustainable futures.
Her other noteworthy achievements include receiving the prestigious “Science and Innovation Award” from the Australian Academy of Sciences in 2013, winning Microsoft’s AI for Earth award in 2019, being recognised as a finalist for WA Innovator of the Year in 2022, and earning the esteemed Australian Sikh Woman of the Year for Excellence in 2023.
Swan Scientist of the Year is presented to an individual who currently resides in the Division of Swan and has made significant contribution in her relevant field and has also put back into her field to support others.
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