In this episode, you will meet Prof Phiala Shanahan, Education and Research GameChanger in the Global Australian Awards 2022.

Professor Phiala Shanahan is a world-leading theoretical physicist and an inspiration to aspiring young scientists all over the world. At just 31 years of age, Prof Shanahan was just 27 years old when she became the youngest Professor of Physics at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where her research in theoretical nuclear and particle physics has shed new light on the structure and interactions of the most fundamental building blocks of our universe. Her innovative use of machine learning techniques in lattice quantum field theory calculations has led to a new generation of algorithms exploiting artificial intelligence to enable studies that were previously thought to be computationally intractable.

In this interview, hear about  Prof Shanahan’s groundbreaking work in the field of theoretical physics. She concisely explains some of her current complex research and shares different developments within her field. She inspires young women to pursue careers in STEM, and emphasises how vital creativity is this work.

Learn more about Prof Phiala Shanahan in her 2022 GameChanger profile here > Prof Phiala Shanahan

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