Chief Scientist for South Australia

@sachiefsci

The Chief Scientist for South Australia is Professor Craig Simmons FAA FTSE.

This account is managed by the SA Department of State Development.

South Australia scienceawards.sa.gov.au Joined November 2018

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Chief Scientist for South Australia @sachiefsci 6h

Turning personal loss into potentially life-saving technology ❤️‍🩹

Congrats Associate Professor Jiawen Li of Adelaide University, finalist for Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

Finalists: bit.ly/3WlIY5d

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Chief Scientist for South Australia @sachiefsci 14h

Bringing thermal imaging out of specialised settings and into everyday life. 💡

Congrats to Dr Samuel Tonkin of Flinders University, finalist for PhD Research Excellence in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

Finalists: bit.ly/4yFl16v

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Chief Scientist for South Australia @sachiefsci 2d

Turning sunlight into a green hydrogen solution ♻️

Congratulations to the SPARC Hydrogen Team, finalists for Excellence in Collaborative Innovation in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

Learn more about the finalists: bit.ly/4BdVdAO

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Chief Scientist for South Australia @sachiefsci 3d

Championing a human-first approach to STEMM education. 💙

Congrats Dr Luis Toronjo-Urquiza of Adelaide University, finalist for STEMM Educator of the Year – University or RTO in the 2026 SA Science Excellence & Innovation Awards.

Finalists ➡️ bit.ly/4zac7PA

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Chief Scientist for South Australia @sachiefsci 4d

Combining nature and technology to inspire young minds. 🌳

Congrats Mrs Colleen O’Rourke of The Hills Christian Community School, finalist for STEMM Educator of the Year – Primary or Secondary School in the 2026 #SAScienceAwards.

Finalists ➡️ bit.ly/47xBGhm

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