Sharath Sriram

Professor Sharath Sriram is the current Chief Scientist of Western Australia, providing independent expert advice to the WA Government on science and technology. A Fellow of Engineers Australia, he is a distinguished research leader renowned for breakthrough technologies in nanoelectronics, sensors and medical technologies, focused on translating advanced technology for healthcare. He has led a $60 million interdisciplinary research facility and medical device prototyping initiatives, is an active contributor to science policy and an advocate for diversity and early-career researchers, and was President of Science & Technology Australia from 2023-2025.