Dr. Brendan Burkett, Director, Centre for Healthy Activities, Sport and Exercise (CHASE), University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
As a past international sports person Professor Brendan Burkett was fortunate enough to represent lead the Australian team into the opening ceremony as the flag bearer at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. His sporting achievements are recognised as an inductee in the Swimming Queensland Hall of Fame and listed as one of Queensland Sporting legends in the Q150 celebrations.
Professor Burkett was awarded the Professional Engineer of the Year by the Australian Institution of Engineers Australia and his teaching and research revolve around his engineering background, with a particular focus on technology for people with a disability.