Professor Flora Salim elected Fellow of Australia's technology and engineering academy
Professor Flora Salim of UNSW Sydney has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in recognition of her contribution to computer science and the development of human-centric artificial intelligence.
- Professor Flora Salim of UNSW Sydney has been elected a Fellow of ATSE.
- She is one of 34 new Fellows elected to the academy in 2026.
- The recognition cites her contribution to computer science and human-centric AI.
- ATSE says Fellows collectively volunteered around 4,000 hours in the past year.
Recognition for human-centric AI research
Professor Salim is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UNSW Sydney and a Chief Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making (ADM+S). According to the centre, which published the news on 1 October 2026, she is one of 34 new Fellows elected to ATSE in 2026.
The academy recognised her work driving human-centric AI. Her research spans machine learning, data science and the development of AI systems designed to better serve people and society, the ADM+S Centre said.
The 2026 cohort and what ATSE says about the honour
The new Fellows were chosen for achievements across applied science and engineering, including research, industry leadership, policymaking and commercialisation. The 2026 group includes leaders and innovators working in areas from data-centre infrastructure and artificial intelligence to medical technology, defence and science communication.
ATSE President Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FTSE FAA congratulated the new Fellows. She described election to the Academy as one of the highest honours recognising achievement in Australian technology and engineering. In her words: "Election to ATSE is one of the highest honours and recognition of achievement in Australian technology and engineering, and is also a testament to the Fellows' impact, leadership and expertise."
What Fellows do for the wider community
ATSE said its Fellows take an active role in national conversations, contributing expertise, advising government and supporting education and STEM workforce programs. Over the past year, Fellows collectively volunteered around 4,000 hours to these activities, according to the academy.
For the field of AI research in Australia, the election places work on AI that is designed around people and society among the achievements recognised by the academy this year. The source does not give further detail on specific projects behind Professor Salim's nomination.
ARC Centre of Excellence for ADM+S: Professor Flora Salim named Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering