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Biography
Dr Deborah Lau, MAICD, FRACI, leads CSIRO's Ending Plastic Waste mission which is the national catalyst for systemic change to tackle plastic pollution. Working across the entire plastics supply chain, the mission supports government and industry initiatives to eliminate litter and divert plastic waste into a resource to build Australia’s circular economy. Deborah has experience in developing innovation strategy, leading multidisciplinary research groups and delivering scientific outcomes with expertise in managing large scale operations, capability and research portfolios. Deborah is internationally recognized for contribution to the field of cultural heritage and conservation science and won the 2020 Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Awards for global production of a novel varnish product called MS3, now being used to protect the world’s most valuable paintings. She is experienced in examining big data and is now applying her advanced analytics and informatics skills to gain strategic insights and grow business intelligence. Deborah has chaired and participated in more than 25 committees and advisory groups, and also represents CSIRO on the Australian New Zealand and Pacific Islands Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) Collective Action Group.
Professional Areas
Fields of Research
Academic Qualifications
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2011
Certificate in Executive Management and Development
AGSM, UNSW -
2020
PhD (Physics)
University of Melbourne -
1996
M.Sc. Applied Science (Applied Chemistry)
RMIT -
1990
B.Sc Applied Science (Applied Biology)
RMIT -
1986
Assoc. Dip. Applied Science (Applied Biology)
RMIT
Achievements and Awards
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2020-2020
Winner, Best Research Contract/Collaboration for development of MS3 varnish
Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Awards -
2012-2012
CSIRO Women in Science Careers Scholarship
CPSU -
2010-2010
Conservator of the Year
AICCM -
2010-2010
Award for Outstanding Research in the Field of Materials Conservation
AICCM -
2009-2010
Environmental Achievement Award, Burrup Rock Art Field Monitoring Study
CSIRO -
2004-2004
New Lights on Ancient Materials, SOLEIL synchrotron Saint-Aubin, France
COST G8 -
2003-2004
Chief Executive Study Award
CSIRO
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