Alumni

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Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) graduates are highly focused, balanced, and internationally minded citizens who are well prepared for success at university and beyond. Through a rigorous academic program and rich co-curricular opportunities, our graduates develop strong critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills that support them in a wide range of future pathways.

QASMT alumni have gone on to pursue further study and careers across diverse fields, including:

Medicine
Science
Health
Engineering
Mathematics

Law
Psychology
Education
Business
The Arts.

We are always proud to hear about the achievements and journeys of our QASMT graduates. If you have graduate news you would like to share with us, please contact us at communications@qasmt.eq.edu.au so we can celebrate your success with our community.

We also invite you to join our SMT Alumni group on LinkedIn to connect with fellow graduates, share experiences, and stay connected with the QASMT community.

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Rohith Nunna

2014 QASMT graduate, Rohith Nunna, studied Electrical Engineering (Honours) and Business Management at the University of Queensland. During his studies, he gained international experience in South Korea and contributed to engineering outreach programs promoting STEM education and diversity.

Kieran Tan

Kieran Tran is currently in his penultimate year of a dual Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Mathematics at the University of Queensland, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Iris Landy

Iris Landy is studying Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of New South Wales and is President of the Rehabilitation Engineering Society, where she leads assistive technology projects including a Braille press printer for visually impaired children.

Clint Therakam

After graduating from the University of Queensland with a degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Clint joined UNSW Canberra Space. He was named the 2021 SpaceConnect Australian Space Awards Graduate of the Year for his work on two CubeSat launches and thermal engineering projects, and is now contributing to the Spirit satellite mission.

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Sai Valluru

Sai studied Civil Engineering at the University of Queensland, where he was awarded a scholarship and graduated with First Class Honours. He joined AECOM in 2021 as a graduate engineer, contributing to major infrastructure projects across Queensland.

Nathan Crepin

Nathan graduated from SMT in 2010 and studied Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Queensland before moving into financial services through the National Australia Bank Graduate Program. He has since built a career in risk management, working at NAB, Bendigo Bank, and Westpac, where he now leads a data analytics team focused on technology, cyber, and financial risk.

Keren Shi

Keren was a foundation student at QASMT who studied Electrical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Queensland before joining the Royal Australian Navy as a Weapons Electrical Engineering Officer. During her naval career, she travelled extensively throughout Australia and internationally, including serving aboard HMAS Canberra.

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Darshana Munasinghe

Darshana, a 2015 graduate, is studying a double degree in engineering and business at Queensland University of Technology, majoring in civil engineering and finance. He is passionate about humanitarian engineering and aims to work in sustainability policy and social entrepreneurship to support disadvantaged communities.

Ganesh Jegatheesan

Ganesh, a 2008 QASMT graduate and former ARC President, studied Political Science and Law (Honours) at the University of Queensland and later completed a Master of Laws at the University of Melbourne. He went on to hold leadership roles in the UQ Law Society before working in federal parliament, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, and the Supreme Court of Victoria. He is now a Barrister at the Victorian Bar, specialising in commercial law, and also works as a Law Reporter for the Australian Corporations and Securities Reports.

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Samantha Nixon

Dr. Samantha Nixon is a venom scientist at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience who studies spider venoms to develop new medicines and technologies. A former QASMT student and former arachnophobe, she is passionate about science communication, STEM equality, and inspiring future scientists. Her achievements include the 2020 Queensland Women in STEM Prize and international recognition for her science communication and leadership.

Verity Bell

Verity, a 2011 QASMT graduate, credits her education for giving her the confidence to pursue higher study overseas. She studied law internationally and was called to the Bar of England and Wales, where she now works within the legal system. She is currently a judicial assistant at the High Court of England and Wales, focusing on cases involving adult capacity, and previously began pupillage in 2021 specialising in public law.

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