Student prizes celebrate students from the STEM College for their academic accomplishments, leadership skills, community engagement and their personal and professional achievements throughout the previous academic year.
Student prizes are awarded across all four STEM College schools for programs ranging from certificates through to PhDs.
The School of Computing Technologies is a centre for digital innovation, world class research, and education in STEM via streamlined collaboration across relevant disciplines.
We place a significant emphasis on diversity and interdisciplinarity, and aspire to transform the future of technology through integration of varied perspectives and through our distinctive research.
The prize is awarded annually to a high-performing final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student enrolled in the Software Engineering program at RMIT University, who demonstrates exceptional creativity and innovative thinking.
2025 recipient: Jain Saksham
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 in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Hu Danya
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Cyber Security in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Sara Al Fahdawi
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Data Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Roja Joshi
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Artificial Intelligence, in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Mushaidul Islam
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in the Master in Cyber Security in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Rohitdeo Hande
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Computer Science or Software Engineering in their first year.
2025 recipient: Daniel Pavela
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Computer Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Khac Tung Lam Nguyen
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Information Technology in their final year.
2025 recipient: Wen Bin Liang
Awarded to the top undergraduate student in the School of Computing Technologies in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Kulindu Chirantha Keeriwela Gamage
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Data Science, in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Dona Elsa Royce
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Information Technology the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Janna Qian Zi Ng
Awarded to the top postgraduate student in the School of Computing Technologies in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Xuan Zhao
Awarded to a higher degrees (by research) student who has achieved excellent research performance and student community contribution in the previous academic year, whilst also showcasing an outstanding degree of resilience in the face of numerous challenges.
2025 recipients: Aditya Kalapaaking, Marwah Alaofi
Awarded to the student who led the RMIT RoboCup team in International RoboCup Competition.
2025 recipient: Sam Griffiths
Highest performing indigenous student in any year, with a preference of second year in Bachelor of: Computer Science or Data Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology.
2025 recipient: Tyson Soul
RMIT's School of Engineering is renowned for its industry-relevant high quality teaching and research, its globally competitive graduates, and its international linkages.
At RMIT University, engineering has a proud legacy shaped by more than a century of innovation, industry connection, and real-world impact. Today, the School of Engineering continues this tradition as a globally recognised leader in applied research and industry-relevant education, with deep partnerships across industry and a strong international outlook.
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering in their final year.
2025 recipient: Robert Pearson
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Dale Watts
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering in their first year.
2025 recipient: Jelena Todorovic
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering in their first year.
2025 recipient: Leander Jedrich Ballugo
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Environmental Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Alessandro Cordiano
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering in their first year.
2025 recipient: Dhruv Potnis
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering in their final year.
2025 recipient: Cameron Fowler
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering in their final year.
2025 recipient: Gem Chau
Awarded to a Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) or Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) / Bachelor of Business (Management) student who possesses exceptional personal qualities and has excelled academically in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Fei Fei Webster
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Aerospace Engineering in their final year.
2025 recipient: Vibhavee Kannangara
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Thermodynamics Engineering in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Vibhavee Kannangara
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering in their final year.
2025 recipient: Timothy Stagg
Awarded to the best student in their final year of an undergraduate engineering program, based on scholarship, leadership, initiative and engineering outlook.
2025 recipient: Ari Milke
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Lachlan Heath
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Automotive Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Elan Derofe-Gallant
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Aviation in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: MacKenzie Caulfield
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Biomedical Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Shavlin Singh
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in the Computer and Network System Engineering Major in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Clare Bartley
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Liam Smart
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in the Electronic and Communication Engineering Major in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: James Tallent
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Sustainable Systems Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Hou Kan Leong
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Aerospace Engineering and Aviation in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Shah Nawaz Abbasi
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Electrical Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Gurshan Grewal
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Gurshan Grewal
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Manufacturing, Management, Mechatronics or Sustainable Energy Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Sitta Marattanachai
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Ghassan Abdulsalam Abdulrahman Al-Duais
Awarded to a higher degrees by research student who has achieved excellent research performance and student community contribution in the previous academic year, whilst also showcasing an outstanding degree of resilience in the face of numerous challenges.
2025 recipient: He Li, Chalitha Liyanage
Awarded to the best Associate Degree in Aviation (Pilot Training) student in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Jasper Stinson
The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences focuses on providing practical solutions to global health issues. With our strong interdisciplinary approach, links with industry and government, and purpose-built facilities, we strive to meet the changing needs of industry and employers.
We focus on teaching and research that is underpinned by an evidence based approach and a commitment to translating fundamental science into better health outcomes.
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Biomedical Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Solomon Gebru
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Chinese Medicine in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Tony Tang
Awarded to the best student in Health and Biomedical Sciences (Honours) in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Cordelia Sutcliffe
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Laboratory Medicine in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Lai Theng Chow
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Medical Radiations in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Chris Nguyen
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Nursing in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Prudence Young
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Osteopathy in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Clare McCarthy
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Pharmaceutical Sciences in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Chloe Morris
Awarded to the best student in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Honours) in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Kaylee Crous
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Pharmacy in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Sophia Gionis
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Psychology in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Saab Major
Awarded to the best student in Psychology (Honours) in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Jade Tjia
Awarded to the best postgraduate by coursework student in Child and Family Health Nursing in their final year.
2025 recipient: Judit Rincon Moran
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Laboratory Medicine in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Laura-Anne Spry
Awarded to the best postgraduate (by coursework) student in Chinese Medicine in their first year.
2025 recipient: Emma Buckley
Awarded to the best Graduate diploma in Mental Health Nursing student in their final year.
2025 recipient: Jonathan Hedt
Awarded to the best Master of Mental Health Nursing student in their final year.
2025 recipient: Kim Tran
Awarded to the best postgraduate student in Master of Physiotherapy in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Grace Cordy
Awarded to the best postgraduate by coursework Psychology student in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Ainsley McCarthy
Awarded to a higher degrees by research student who has achieved excellent research performance and student community contribution in the previous academic year, whilst also showcasing an outstanding degree of resilience in the face of numerous challenges.
2025 recipient: Nee Edirisinghe, Robert (Chi Sang) Choy
Innovation and Enterprise Award which recognises an individual who has demonstrated exceptional innovation and enterprise, including the development of innovation and/or intellectual property (IP) that has been translated into practice, resulting in tangible impact for communities, organisations, or the broader discipline, locally, nationally or internationally.
2025 recipient: Robin Broff
Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognises an individual who has made long-term contributions to their field of endeavour.
2025 recipient: Kang Xioa Li
Rising Star Award. Which recognises an individual who has graduated less than 10 years ago and has demonstrated professional achievement, community involvement, outstanding leadership and/or impact since graduating.
2025 recipient: Mikaela Barresi
The School of Science undertakes high-quality teaching and research across the natural and physical sciences, mathematics and biological sciences disciplines.
We educate the scientists and technologists of the future and undertake innovative discovery and applied research addressing major global, societal and technological challenges.
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Chemistry in their final year.
2025 recipient: Matthew Coutts
Awarded to students commencing their Master of Food Science and Technology in the previous academic year, with the highest GPA in their undergraduate degree, to improve their educational experience and graduate outcomes.
2025 recipients: Emilie Jabu, Nobonita Rahman
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Food Technology and/or Nutrition Science in their second year.
2025 recipients: Chloe Rachel Tok, Arneet Kaur, Diya Verma
Awarded to highest-achieving PhD student in Physics in the previous academic year, based on their outstanding research potential.
2025 recipient: Kartik Kumar
Head of Department's choice for best student in Service Mathematics.
2025 recipient: Thomas Sheard
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Surveying and/or Geospatial Science in their third year in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Luke Pattison
Awarded to a full-time student who has successfully completed a second year level in a degree with Chemistry as a major field of study and has demonstrated the highest standard of academic achievement combined with qualities of leadership and involvement in community affairs in the previous academic year.
2025 recipient: Lee Jansson
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Physics across all but final year students.
2025 recipient: Harley Corless
Awarded to a Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) student in their final year who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement, character and potential for professional development.
2025 recipient: Edward Tung
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Science in their first year.
2025 recipients: Madeline Johan, Liam Keegan
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in the Bachelor of Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Alicia Karkafi
Awarded to the best student in Science (Honours) in their final year.
2025 recipient: Charlotte Read
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Biological Sciences in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Max Strange
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Biotechnology in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Hemdan Mulatu
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Environmental Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Elle Eeles
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Geospatial Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Tamsyn Bishop
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Space Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Stephanie Hensley
Awarded to the best undergraduate student in Statistics in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Tracey Duong
Awarded to the best postgraduate by coursework student in Biotechnology in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Lucas Gibson
Awarded to the best postgraduate by coursework student in Geospatial Science in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Joshua Anderson
Awarded to the best postgraduate by coursework student in Mathematical Sciences in their penultimate year.
2025 recipient: Siu Lun (Alan) Cheung
Awarded to a higher degrees by research student who has achieved excellent research performance and student community contribution in the previous academic year, whilst also showcasing an outstanding degree of resilience in the face of numerous challenges.
2025 recipients: Georgios Charizanos, Shreehari Kodakkat
The Ameya Kelkar memorial prize is awarded to a top student currently enrolled in the Master of Cybersecurity MC159P18, who engages actively with the cybersecurity industry via volunteering at industry events and/or winning a competitive placement.
2025 recipient: Zhi Yu Cheng
The STEM College School Prizes ceremonies took place throughout May, showcasing a diverse group of nearly 100 students and alumni who are making the most of their RMIT experience.
In May, the four schools from STEM College held their annual awards, recognising more than 100 current and former students for their outstanding work.
Students from STEM College have the opportunity to self-nominate themselves for consideration for the above School awards.
This form is currently closed for nominations and will be available at a later date for 2026 awards.
For students interested in learning more about the nomination and applications process for STEM College student awards, explore the Student Prizes App below for more information.
Contact the STEM College team at stemevents@rmit.edu.au.
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