School of Computing Technologies Prizes 2021

The highest achieving students from the School of Computing Technologies received prizes for their 2020 academic achievements.

On Thursday 27 May 2021, the School congratulated undergraduate and postgraduate students on their excellent academic achievements in 2020.

Congratulations to all students on their exceptional accomplishments.

Thanks to our valued industry sponsors and philanthropic donors for their ongoing support to celebrating excellence.

2021 Prize Winners

Robert Asche Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving first year Computer Science or Software Engineering student in 2020.

Ewan Breakey


Computer Science Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving second year Computer Science or Software Engineering bachelor student in 2020.

Ian Nguyen


Computer Science Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving final year Computer Science or Software Engineering bachelor student in 2020.

Mitchell Wood


Information Technology Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving first year Information Technology bachelor student in 2020.

Areeb Majeed


Information Technology Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving second year Information Technology bachelor student in 2020.

Shane Kenny


Information Technology Prize

Awarded to the highest achieving final year Information Technology bachelor student in 2020.

Kanika Mehra


Biarri Prize for Women in Computer Science

Awarded to the highest achieving female penultimate bachelor student in Computer Science in 2020.

Su-Kuen Koh


Freemasons Foundation Victoria Award First year

Awarded to a first year Computer Science or Software Engineering student who has experienced financial hardship combined with academic achievement, innovation, leadership and/or other outstanding contributions for the academic year 2020.

Justin John 


Postgraduate Information Technology Prize

Awarded to the highest-achieving postgraduate by coursework student in Information Technology in 2020.

Payam Yazdkhasti


Postgraduate Data Science Prize

Awarded to the highest-achieving postgraduate by coursework student in Data Science in 2020.

Jigar Mangukiya

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.