Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, University of Queensland, Australia; Emeritus Professor, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Harrison is an internationally acclaimed bioprocess engineer who integrates microbiology with chemical engineering to address sustainable resource management challenges. Her groundbreaking work in biohydrometallurgy, water treatment, and waste valorisation has transformed mineral processing and sustainable development approaches. As Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Queensland and former Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Cape Town, she combines exceptional leadership with research excellence. She established the Centre for Bioprocess Engineering Research and Future Water institute, building significant research capacity and international collaborations, bridging fundamental research with industry applications. She has demonstrated convincingly how innovation can address sustainability challenges while developing human capital.
Professor Sue Harrison FREng