in science called Science 50:50 with the Australian Research Council (ARC). This program aims to inspire Australian women to pursue degrees and careers in Science and Technology. Television appearances Sahajwalla appeared on ABC TV’s show “New Inventors” for several episodes as the residential engineer judge. She has also been featured on ABC’s “Australian story” which focused on her achievements and research since founding the Sustainable Materials Research and Technology Lab at UNSW. Sahajwalla was a guest panelist on ABC TV’s 2020 Q&A program which discussed the future of the world. Sahajwalla was featured in ABC TV’s show Catalyst in 2008. Sahajwalla presented a Ted Talk at the 2011 Sydney Event named Reviving Waste. Achievements Sahajwalla is known internationally as the Inventor of 'green steel'. Sahajwalla's research is recognized for changing the way the properties of carbon-bearing materials are understood, including coals, cokes, graphites, plastics, and rubber. Sahajwalla's work has had a significant impact on the theory and practices that form the basis of operations of the Iron-making, Steel-making and Ceramics industries. Of particular importance is her demonstration that waste plastics and waste rubber can be partial replacements for coal and coke in steel-making. Sahajwalla's unique focus on the evolution of carbon properties in high-temperature conditions has not only advanced scientific understanding of materials processing, but has provided cost-effective opportunities for industries to move towards sustainable and environmentally friendly production methods. Sahajwalla has also revolutionized the methods of recycling in Australia. Her work to introduce small specialized recycling factories has significantly reduced carbon emissions and provided rural communities a way to up-cycle used items. Honours and awards 2005: winner, Eureka Prize for Scientific Research 2006: winner, Environmental Technology Award for her work in Engineering Sciences 2008: winner, NSW Scientist of the Year for Engineering Sciences by the NSW Government Office of the Chief Scientist 2011: winner, Nokia Business Innovation Award, presented at the Telstra Business Women's Awards 2011: winner, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award by the Government of India 2012: winner, Banksia Environmental Foundation GE Innovation Award 2012: winner, Australian Innovation Challenge in recognition of her revolutionary work turning recycled rubber tires into steel. 2013: winner, AIST Howe Memorial Lecture award. 2014: winner, Georgina Sweet Australian Laureate Fellowship by the Australian Research Council. 2015: winner, Innovation category in the Australian 100 Women of Influence 2015. 2016: finalist, NSW Premier's Award for Woman of the Year. 2018: elected Fellow of the Australian Academy