Overview
- The award was announced at the NSW Premier’s Prizes for Science ceremony at Government House in Sydney.
- Her research on integrable systems has advanced understanding of light transmission in optical fibres and the emergence of deep‑sea rogue waves, with implications for communications and climate science.
- The honour includes a trophy and an AUD 60,000 cash prize.
- Joshi warns that powerful quantum computers could compromise current security protocols and urges urgent capacity building, noting Australia’s limited pool of experts.
- She is a prominent leader and mentor in STEM, with IMU vice‑presidential service, Australian national honours, and co‑founding of the SAGE gender‑equity program.