Winner of the 2010 David Dewhurst Award
The Biomedical College Board has awarded Professor Alexander John McLean the 2010 David Dewhurst Award.
The David Dewhurst Award is given annually to a professional biomedical engineer who has made a significant contribution to the discipline.
The award honors Dr David Dewhurst, one of Australia's first prominent Biomedical Engineers.
Professor Alexander John McLean was awarded the David Dewhurst Award for his outstanding service to biomedical engineering. As the founder and Director of the Centre for Automotive Safety Research, Professor McLean has made an important contribution to road safety in Australia. His research has had a profound influence on the reduction of Australia's road toll through the implementation of road safety policies and programs. Through his research, numerous lives have been saved which is evident through the significant reductions that have occurred in the Australian road toll since his work began.
Nominations for the 2011 David Dewhurst Award are now open. To nominate online please visit the link http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/biomedical/awards
