Dr Dong Yang Wu is globally recognised by industry, academia and government for her world-leading research in materials science, manufacturing and sustainability and her visionary leadership in developing and commercialising innovative research into high impact applications. Her achievements have been recognised through numerous awards, including her selection to the prestigious Boeing Technical Fellowship and her current appointment as Chief of Aerospace Division at Defence Science and Technology leading national and international research efforts for delivering game-changing aerospace capabilities for Australia now and into the future.