Faculty of Science
Dr Jessica Hughes
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) 2006
PhD (Chemistry) 2011
Graduate School of Medicine neurosciences lecturer Dr Jessica Hughes took time out to inspire the next generation of students at the Illawarra Youth Achievement Awards dinner. 
Tony de Liseo
Bachelor of Science (Physics) - 1987
When Information and Communication Technology Illawarra (ICTI) president Tony de Liseo was a high school work experience student in UOW’s Department of Physics in 1982, he “earned his keep” by solving a mechanical problem the department was having with some calibrating equipment.
Omowunmi “Wunmi” A. Sadik
PhD (Chemistry) - 1994
Professor Sadik's latest research has the potential to do everything from detecting a bomb at an airport to a cancerous cell in the human body.
Emeritus Professor Alan Johnson
DSc (Biology) - 1996
MA (Hons) - Technology and Social Change - 1989
Emeritus Professor Johnson is at the forefront of his industry due to his extensive International experience.
Jessica Webster
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) - 2008
When Jess Webster had a year of casual work between finishing her Science degree and starting Medicine at the University of Wollongong she decided to entertain herself – and her mother and a few close friends – by writing a story.
Ian Reece
PhD (Science) - 1970
Ian may have spent his working life as a science academic, but he's since published two historical books.
Dr Terry ODwyer
Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours)
- 1999
PhD - 2004
Terry has made a fascinating journey from steelworker to international seabird research scientist.
Lai Waqanisau
Bachelor of Science - 2003
Master of Environmental Science - 2004
Saving the world's environment is all in a day's work for Lai Waqanisau, an Oceans Campaigner for the Australia Pacific division of Greenpeace.
Chris Doyle
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences (Honours)
- 1995; PhD (Fluvial Geomorphology) - 2003
Both a scientist and champion rugby player, Chris has kicked some big goals since moving from Wollongong to the Middle East two years ago.
Roger Summons
Bachelor of Science - 1969
PhD - 1972
Professor Roger Summons has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society – the prestigious London-based scientific organisation established nearly 350 years ago.