Professor Rose Amal is an internationally-recognised chemical engineering researcher. Her work on particle and catalyst technologies has resulted in safer and cleaner water supplies and fueled dramatic improvements in waste management through innovative approaches to recycling and clean energy. Her achievements have been recognised by her appointment as a Director of an ARC Centre of Excellence and ARC Professorial Fellow and as a UNSW Scientia Professor while still at a relatively early stage of her career. She is both a role model and mentor for women in engineering, a dedicated supervisor and has made a significant contribution to the engineering profession.